security

Academic Word List, sublist 2.

About 79.64 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

   Chad always carries a gun for his own security.

2. noun Something that secures.
3. noun An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.

   Pamela works in security.

4. noun Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
5. noun Freedom from apprehension.
6. noun A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock or any of various classes of bond.
7. noun Proof of ownership of stocks, bonds or other investment instruments.
8. noun Property etc. temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan.

Similar words

surety protection certificate security system security measures confidentiality safe secure peace safely

Often followed by

of and council for in is to act interest

Word family

secure secured securely secures securing securities