security
/sɪˈkjʊrəti/
noun
- The state of being free from danger, threat, or harm; safety.
- National security is a top priority for the government.
- The family installed cameras for home security.
- She felt a sense of security after locking the door.
- Measures taken to protect a person, place, or thing from crime, attack, or unauthorized access.
- The airport tightened security after the threat.
- He works in security at the mall.
- Security checked everyone's bags at the entrance.
- A financial asset, such as a stock or bond, that can be traded.
- She bought government securities as a safe investment.
- Investors traded securities on the stock exchange.
- The company issued new securities to raise money.
- Something given as a guarantee of repayment of a loan; collateral.
- The bank accepted the house as security for the loan.
- Without security, the lender refused to give credit.
- He used his car as security to borrow money.
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