security

noun

Simple meaning

A group that protects people or places and keeps order

Pronunciation

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sihkyooruhtee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

sɪkˈjʊɹəti

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Definition

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noun

A department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
“The head of security was a former policeman.”
An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
uncountable
The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
law
Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
A guarantee that an obligation will be met

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: A1 · Beginner (estimated)
Frequency: Very Common
Typical Use: General English

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More ways to use security

“The head of security was a former policeman.”noun
“The watch dog gave her a feeling of security.”noun
“His pension gave him security in his old age.”noun

Common Patterns and Combinations

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security councilsecurity interestsecurity systemsecurity policyjob securityinternal securitycollective securityfood security

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

securelyadverbDerived adverb
In a secure manner.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

securities and exchange commissionnounCompound term
An independent federal agency that oversees the exchange of securities to protect investors.
securities firmnounCompound term
A stock broker's business.
securities industrynounCompound term
The securities markets in the aggregate.
securities lawnounCompound term
The body of laws governing the issuance and selling of securities.
securities marketnounCompound term
An exchange where security trading is conducted by professional stockbrokers.
security blanketnounCompound term
Anything that an adult person uses to reduce anxiety.

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Synonyms

Sense: department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers

protectionsurety

Antonyms

Sense: department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers

insecurity

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