English noun: security | |||
1. | security (state) the state of being free from danger or injury | ||
Samples | We support the armed services in the name of national security. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | safety | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | peace, protection, public security, secureness, shelter | ||
Antonyms | insecurity | ||
2. | security (possession) defense against financial failure; financial independence | ||
Samples | His pension gave him security in his old age. Insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness. | ||
Synonyms | protection | ||
Broader (hypernym) | assets | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | easy street, hedge, hedging, insurance | ||
3. | security (feeling) freedom from anxiety or fear | ||
Samples | The watch dog gave her a feeling of security. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bravery, fearlessness | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | confidence | ||
4. | security (possession) a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends | ||
Samples | He held several valuable securities. | ||
Synonyms | certificate | ||
Broader (hypernym) | instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | agency security, bond, bond certificate, convertible, convertible security, government security, letter security, listed security, mortgage-backed security, OTC security, over the counter security, partnership certificate, proprietorship certificate, registered security, scrip, stock, stock certificate, tax-exempt, tax-exempt security, unlisted security, zero coupon security, zero-coupon security | ||
5. | security (possession) property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation | ||
Samples | Bankers are reluctant to lend without good security. | ||
Synonyms | surety | ||
Broader (hypernym) | transferred possession, transferred property | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | deposit, earnest, recognisance, recognizance, stock warrant, stock-purchase warrant, warrant | ||
6. | security (group) a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers | ||
Samples | The head of security was a former policeman. | ||
Synonyms | security department | ||
Broader (hypernym) | department, section | ||
7. | security (communication) a guarantee that an obligation will be met | ||
Synonyms | surety | ||
Broader (hypernym) | guarantee, warrant, warrantee, warranty | ||
8. | security (artifact) an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in | ||
Synonyms | security measure, security system | ||
Broader (hypernym) | electrical device | ||
9. | security (act) measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc. | ||
Samples | Military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising. | ||
Synonyms | security measures | ||
Broader (hypernym) | guard, precaution, safeguard | ||