dictionary | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z |
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Sounds | sihkyuh'rahtiy |
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Rhymes | ability, abnormality, absentee, and 620 more rhymes in tiy at the HyperDic website... |
Meaning | The state of being free from danger or injury. |
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Examples | "we support the armed services in the name of national security" |
Narrower | peace, public security; secureness; protection, shelter |
Broader | safety |
Contrary | insecurity |
Meaning | A formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment. The holder has a right to receive interest or dividends. |
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Synonyms | certificate |
Narrower | government security, agency security; mortgage-backed security; registered security; scrip; stock certificate, stock; bond, bond certificate; zero-coupon security; partnership certificate; proprietorship certificate; convertible, convertible security; letter security; listed security; unlisted security, over the counter security, OTC security |
Broader | legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument |
Meaning | A department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers. |
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Examples | "the head of security was a former policeman" |
Synonyms | security department |
Broader | department, section |
Meaning | Measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc. |
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Examples | "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" |
Synonyms | security measures |
Broader | precaution, safeguard, guard |
Meaning | Defense against financial failure. Financial independence. |
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Examples | "his pension gave him security in his old age" |
Synonyms | protection |
Narrower | easy street; hedge, hedging; insurance |
Broader | assets |
Meaning | Freedom from anxiety or fear. |
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Examples | "the watch dog gave her a feeling of security" |
Narrower | confidence |
Broader | fearlessness, bravery |
Meaning | An electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in. |
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Synonyms | security system, security measures |
Broader | electrical device |
Meaning | Property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation. |
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Examples | "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security" |
Synonyms | surety |
Narrower | deposit; earnest; recognizance, recognisance; warrant, stock warrant, stock-purchase warrant |
Broader | transferred property, transferred possession |
Meaning | A guarantee that an obligation will be met. |
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Synonyms | surety |
Broader | guarantee, warrant, warrantee, warranty |