security, n.
(securities)
freq. cnt. 23
(securities)
freq. cnt. 23
the state of being free from danger or injury
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 17 freq. cnt.: 17
security
sample sentences
"we support the armed services in the name of national security"
defense against financial failure; financial independence
<noun.possession> freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3
protection security
sample sentences
"his pension gave him security in his old age""insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
freedom from anxiety or fear
<noun.feeling> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
security
sample sentences
"the watch dog gave her a feeling of security"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
<noun.act>
security security measures
sample sentences
"military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"
semantic pointers
hypernym
an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
<noun.artifact>
security security measure security system
semantic pointers
hypernym
a guarantee that an obligation will be met
<noun.communication>
security surety
semantic pointers
hypernym
a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
<noun.group>
security security department
sample sentences
"the head of security was a former policeman"
semantic pointers
hypernym
property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
<noun.possession>
security surety
sample sentences
"bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"
semantic pointers
hypernym
hyponym
a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
<noun.possession>
certificate security
sample sentences
"he held several valuable securities"
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derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
hyponym
government security, agency security
mortgage-backed security
registered security
scrip
stock, stock certificate
tax-exempt security, tax-exempt
bond, bond certificate
zero-coupon security, zero coupon security
partnership certificate
proprietorship certificate
convertible, convertible security
letter security
listed security
unlisted security, over the counter security, OTC security