Definitions for security
sɪˈkyʊər ɪ tise·cu·ri·ty

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.9 / 10 votes

1. securitynoun

   the state of being free from danger or injury

   "we support the armed services in the name of national security"

2. security, protectionnoun

   defense against financial failure; financial independence

   "his pension gave him security in his old age"; "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"

3. securitynoun

   freedom from anxiety or fear

   "the watch dog gave her a feeling of security"

4. security, certificatenoun

   a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends

   "he held several valuable securities"

5. security, suretynoun

   property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation

   "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"

6. security, security departmentnoun

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

   "the head of security was a former policeman"

7. security, suretynoun

   a guarantee that an obligation will be met

8. security system, security measure, securitynoun

   an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in

9. security, security measuresnoun

   measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.

   "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 3 votes

1. securitynoun

   the condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially

2. securitynoun

   something that secures.

3. securitynoun

   an organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.

4. securitynoun

   something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.

5. securitynoun

   Freedom from apprehension.

6. securitynoun

   proof of ownership of stocks, bonds or other investment instruments.

7. securitynoun

   property temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan

8. Etymology: From securite, from (French: sécurité), from securitas, from securus "safe, secure".

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Securitynoun

   Etymology: securité, Fr. securitas, Lat. from secure.

   1. Carelessness; freedom from fear.

   Marvellous security is always dangerous, when men will not believe any bees to be in a hive, until they have a sharp sense of their stings. John Hayward.

   2. Vitious carelessness; confidence; want of vigilance.

   There is scarce truth enough alive to make societies secure; but security enough to make fellowships accurst. William Shakespeare.

   How senseless then, and dead a soul hath he,
   Which thinks his soul doth with his body die;
   Or thinks not so, but so would have it be,
   That he might sin with more security. Davies.

   3. Protection; defence.

   If the providence of God be taken away, what security have we against those innumerable dangers to which human nature is continually exposed? John Tillotson.

   4. Any thing given as a pledge or caution; insurance; assurance for any thing.

   When they had taken security of Jason, they let them go. Acts xvii. 9.

   It is possible for a man, who hath the appearance of religion, to be wicked and an hypocrite; but it is impossible for a man, who openly declares against religion, to give any reasonable security that he will not be false and cruel. Jonathan Swift.

   Exchequer bills have been generally reckoned the surest and most sacred of all securities. Jonathan Swift, Examiner.

   The Romans do not seem to have known the secret of paper credit, and securities upon mortgages. John Arbuthnot, on Coins.

   5. Safety; certainty.

   Some, who gave their advice for entering into a war, alleged that we should have no security for our trade, while Spain was subject to a prince of the Bourbon family. Jonathan Swift.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. security

   Security can be generally defined as the state or condition of being protected against threats, risks, or potential harm. In various contexts, security can refer to the measures, practices, or systems implemented to ensure safety, privacy, integrity, or control over assets, information, individuals, organizations, or societies. It involves identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, implementing protective measures, and maintaining resilience to minimize the likelihood and impact of unwanted incidents or unauthorized access.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. Securitynoun

   the condition or quality of being secure; secureness

2. Securitynoun

   freedom from apprehension, anxiety, or care; confidence of power of safety; hence, assurance; certainty

3. Securitynoun

   hence, carelessness; negligence; heedlessness

4. Securitynoun

   freedom from risk; safety

5. Securitynoun

   that which secures or makes safe; protection; guard; defense

6. Securitynoun

   something given, deposited, or pledged, to make certain the fulfillment of an obligation, the performance of a contract, the payment of a debt, or the like; surety; pledge

7. Securitynoun

   one who becomes surety for another, or engages himself for the performance of another's obligation

8. Securitynoun

   an evidence of debt or of property, as a bond, a certificate of stock, etc.; as, government securities

FreebaseRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Security

   Security is the degree of resistance to, or protection from, harm. It applies to any vulnerable and valuable asset, such as a person, dwelling, community, nation, or organization. As noted by the Institute for Security and Open Methodologies in the OSSTMM 3, security provides "a form of protection where a separation is created between the assets and the threat." These separations are generically called "controls," and sometimes include changes to the asset or the threat.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. security

   1. Measures taken by a military unit, activity, or installation to protect itself against all acts designed to, or which may, impair its effectiveness. 2. A condition that results from the establishment and maintenance of protective measures that ensure a state of inviolability from hostile acts or influences. 3. With respect to classified matter, the condition that prevents unauthorized persons from having access to official information that is safeguarded in the interests of national security. See also national security.

Matched Categories

1. • Department
   • Electrical Device
   • Fearlessness
   • Guarantee
   • Legal Document
   • Precaution
   • Safety
   • Transferred Property

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'security' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #681

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'security' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1405

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'security' in Nouns Frequency: #251

How to pronounce security?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of security in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of security in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of security in a Sentence

1. Rob Yingling:

   The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority maintains a contract with Master Security to provide unarmed security services, master Security employees are subject to the full, federally mandated vetting process in order to be approved for an airport badge, including a criminal history records check by the FBI and a security threat assessment by the TSA.

2. President Trump:

   President Trump’s controversial senior adviser, Stephen Bannon, was removed from National Security Council on Wednesday, Fox News confirmed. Stephen Bannon was put on the NSC’s ‘ Principles Committee ’ as check on former National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn to make sure Flynn carried through with a directive to depoliticize the National Security Council, a senior administration official told Fox News. Stephen Bannon only attended one meeting of the Principles Senate Intel Committee. Now that HR McMaster is National Security Advisor, President Trump saw no need for Stephen Bannon to stay on the committee as a check on Flynn, the official said. Stephen Bannon is still permitted to go to National Security Council meetings. The reconfiguration also promotes the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford, and Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats to ‘ regular attendees. ’.

3. Germaine Greer:

   Security is when everything is settled. When nothing can happen to you. Security is the denial of life.

4. Germaine Greer:

   Security is when everything is settled, when nothing can happen to you; security is the denial of life.

5. White House:

   While Homeland Security and FEMA officials continue to work with Homeland Security and FEMA officials regional partners to manage the new migration challenge caused by failing authoritarian regimes in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, Homeland Security and FEMA officials are also leading a comprehensive effort to support cities that are welcoming the people fleeing communism who Governor Governor DeSantis and Governor Abbott are using as political pawns, for instance, FEMA has personnel dedicated to supporting each city, expediting requests for reimbursement as they come in, mobilizing local service provider and non-profit support, and working with other federal agencies to identify additional resources. Homeland Security and FEMA officials will continue to do everything Homeland Security and FEMA officials can to support cities as Governor Governor DeSantis and Governor Abbott and Governor DeSantis intentionally create chaos and confusion with Governor DeSantis and Governor Abbott cruel political stunts.

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