Synonyms: security, security measures
Definition: measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
Usage: military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising
Similar words: safeguard, precaution, guard
Definition: a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
Usage: he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution; an insurance policy is a good safeguard; we let our guard down
Synonyms: security, security measure, security system
Definition: an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
Similar words: electrical device
Definition: a device that produces or is powered by electricity
Definition: a guarantee that an obligation will be met
Similar words: guarantee, warrant, warrantee, warranty
Definition: a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
Synonyms: security
Definition: freedom from anxiety or fear
Usage: the watch dog gave her a feeling of security
Similar words: fearlessness, bravery
Definition: feeling no fear
Synonyms: security, security department
Definition: a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
Usage: the head of security was a former policeman
Similar words: department, section
Definition: a specialized division of a large organization
Usage: you'll find it in the hardware department; she got a job in the historical section of the Treasury
Synonyms: security, protection
Definition: defense against financial failure; financial independence
Usage: his pension gave him security in his old age; insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
Similar words: assets
Definition: anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company
Definition: property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
Usage: bankers are reluctant to lend without good security
Similar words: transferred possession, transferred property
Definition: a possession whose ownership changes or lapses
Synonyms: security, certificate
Definition: a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
Usage: he held several valuable securities
Similar words: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document
Definition: (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
Synonyms: security
Definition: the state of being free from danger or injury
Usage: we support the armed services in the name of national security
Similar words: safety
Definition: the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
Usage: insure the safety of the children; the reciprocal of safety is risk