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se·cu·ri·ty
(sĭ-kyo͝or′ĭ-tē)n. pl. se·cu·ri·ties
1. Freedom from risk or danger; safety.
2. Freedom from doubt, anxiety, or fear; confidence.
3. Something that gives or assures safety, as:
a. A group or department of private guards: Call building security if a visitor acts suspicious.
b. Measures adopted by a government to prevent espionage, sabotage, or attack.
c. Measures adopted, as by a business or homeowner, to prevent a crime such as burglary or assault: Security was lax at the firm's smaller plant.
d. Measures adopted to prevent escape: Security in the prison is very tight.
4. Something deposited or given as assurance of the fulfillment of an obligation; collateral.
5. One who undertakes to fulfill the obligation of another; a surety.
6. A financial instrument, such as a stock or bond, representing rights of ownership or creditorship and often traded in secondary markets.
[Middle English securite, from Old French, from Latin sēcūritās, from sēcūrus, secure; see secure.]
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security
(sɪˈkjʊərɪtɪ)n, pl -ties
1. the state of being secure
2. assured freedom from poverty or want: he needs the security of a permanent job.
3. a person or thing that secures, guarantees, etc
4. precautions taken to ensure against theft, espionage, etc: the security in the government offices was not very good.
5. (Banking & Finance) (often plural)
a. a certificate of creditorship or property carrying the right to receive interest or dividend, such as shares or bonds
b. the financial asset represented by such a certificate
6. (Banking & Finance) the specific asset that a creditor can claim title to in the event of default on an obligation
7. (Law) something given or pledged to secure the fulfilment of a promise or obligation
8. (Law) a person who undertakes to fulfil another person's obligation
9. (Computer Science) the protection of data to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to computer files
10. archaic carelessness or overconfidence
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se•cu•ri•ty
(sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti)n., pl. -ties,
adj. n.
1. freedom from danger, risk, etc.; safety.
2. freedom from care, anxiety, or doubt.
3. something that protects or makes safe; defense.
4. freedom from financial cares.
5. precautions taken to guard against crime, sabotage, etc.
6. a department or organization responsible for protection or safety.
7. precautions taken against escape: to be held in maximum security.
8. an assurance; guarantee.
9.
a. something given as surety for the fulfillment of an obligation.
b. a person who becomes surety for another.
10.
a. evidence of property, as a bond or a certificate of stock.
b. securities, stocks and bonds.
11. Archaic. overconfidence; cockiness.
adj. 12. pertaining to security: strict security measures.
[1400–50; late Middle English securytye, securite(e) < Latin sēcūritās]
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security
- hostage - First referred to the state of someone handed over as a pledge or security (for the fulfillment of an undertaking).
- policy - Meaning "insurance document," it is from a French word meaning "certificate, contract," from an earlier Latin word meaning "a receipt or security for money paid."
- impignorate, pignorate - To impignorate or pignorate means to put up as security or to pawn.
- wage, wager - Wage once meant "pledge, security" and wager was defined as "solemn pledge" or "undertaking," from French wagier, "to pledge."
Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
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.
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.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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| Noun | 1. |  security - the state of being free from danger or injury; "we support the armed services in the name of national security"safety - the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions; "insure the safety of the children"; "the reciprocal of safety is risk" public security, peace - the general security of public places; "he was arrested for disturbing the peace" secureness - the state of freedom from fear or danger shelter, protection - the condition of being protected; "they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home" insecurity - the state of being subject to danger or injury |
| 2. | security - 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" assets - anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company easy street - financial security hedging, hedge - any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change insurance - promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company | |
| 3. | security - freedom from anxiety or fear; "the watch dog gave her a feeling of security" fearlessness, bravery - feeling no fear confidence - a feeling of trust (in someone or something); "I have confidence in our team"; "confidence is always borrowed, never owned" | |
| 4. | security - 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" legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument - (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right agency security, government security - a security issued by United States government agencies or the Farm Credit System mortgage-backed security - a security created when a group of mortgages are gathered together and bonds are sold to other institutions or the public; investors receive a portion of the interest payments on the mortgages as well as the principal payments; usually guaranteed by the government registered security - a security whose owner's name is recorded on the books of the issuer (or issuer's agent) scrip - a certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency stock certificate, stock - a certificate documenting the shareholder's ownership in the corporation; "the value of his stocks doubled during the past year" tax-exempt, tax-exempt security - a security that is not subject to taxation bond certificate, bond - a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal zero coupon security, zero-coupon security - a security that makes no interest payments but instead is sold at a deep discount from its face value partnership certificate - a certificate showing the interests of all parties in a business partnership proprietorship certificate - a certificate showing who is responsible in an individually owned business convertible security, convertible - a corporate security (usually bonds or preferred stock) that can be exchanged for another form of security (usually common stock) letter security - a stock or bond that is not registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and cannot be sold in the public market listed security - a security that has been accepted for trading by one of the organized and registered securities exchanges in the US OTC security, over the counter security, unlisted security - a security traded in the over-the-counter market | |
| 5. | security - property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security" transferred possession, transferred property - a possession whose ownership changes or lapses deposit - money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use; "his deposit was refunded when he returned the car" earnest - something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract recognisance, recognizance - (law) a security entered into before a court with a condition to perform some act required by law; on failure to perform that act a sum is forfeited stock warrant, stock-purchase warrant, warrant - a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price; "as a sweetener they offered warrants along with the fixed-income securities" | |
| 6. | security - a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers; "the head of security was a former policeman" department, section - a specialized division of a large organization; "you'll find it in the hardware department"; "she got a job in the historical section of the Treasury" | |
| 7. | security - a guarantee that an obligation will be met | |
| 8. | security - an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in electrical device - a device that produces or is powered by electricity | |
| 9. | security - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" precaution, safeguard, guard - a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down" |
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security
noun
1. safety, protection, safekeeping, unassailability, freedom from danger Is it worth risking the security of our nation for this?
2. precautions, defence, safeguards, guards, protection, surveillance, safety measures under pressure to tighten airport security
3. assurance, confidence, safety, comfort, conviction, happiness, certainty, reliance, peace of mind, sureness, positiveness, ease of mind, freedom from doubt, absence of worry He loves the security of a happy home life.
assurance uncertainty, insecurity
assurance uncertainty, insecurity
4. pledge, insurance, guarantee, backing, hostage, collateral, pawn, gage, surety The banks will pledge the land as security.
5. protection, cover, safety, retreat, asylum, custody, refuge, sanctuary, immunity, preservation, safekeeping He could not remain long in a place of security.
protection exposure, vulnerability, jeopardy
protection exposure, vulnerability, jeopardy
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
security
noun2. Reliability in withstanding pressure, force, or stress:
3. The act or a means of defending:
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Translations
أَمْنأمْن، أمان
bezpečnostbezpečnostní opatřenícenný papírjistotazajištění
sikkerhedtryghed
panttitakausturvaturvallisuusturvatoimet
osiguranje
öryggi
防護
보안
securitate
varnost
säkerhetsäkerhetsåtgärdskyddtrygghettrygghetskänsla
ความปลอดภัย
an ninh
security
[sɪˈkjʊərɪtɪ]A. N
1. (= precautions) → seguridad f
for security reasons; for reasons of security → por razones de seguridad
the Queen's visit has been marked by tight security → la visita de la reina se ha visto caracterizada por estrechas medidas de seguridad
see also maximum A
for security reasons; for reasons of security → por razones de seguridad
the Queen's visit has been marked by tight security → la visita de la reina se ha visto caracterizada por estrechas medidas de seguridad
see also maximum A
2. (= safety)
2.1. (from harm or loss) → seguridad f
the security of the passengers on the aircraft → la seguridad de los pasajeros a bordo del avión
security of tenure (in one's job) → seguridad f en el cargo; [of tenant] → derecho m de ocupación (de un inmueble)
see also job C
see also national C
the security of the passengers on the aircraft → la seguridad de los pasajeros a bordo del avión
security of tenure (in one's job) → seguridad f en el cargo; [of tenant] → derecho m de ocupación (de un inmueble)
see also job C
see also national C
2.2. (from worry) → seguridad f, estabilidad f
emotional/financial security → estabilidad f emocional/económica, seguridad f en el plano emocional/económico
see also false A1
emotional/financial security → estabilidad f emocional/económica, seguridad f en el plano emocional/económico
see also false A1
B. CPD security agreement N (Fin) → acuerdo m de garantía
securities market N (Fin) → mercado m bursátil
securities portfolio N → cartera f de valores
security alarm N → alarma f de seguridad
security blanket N (Psych) → manta f de seguridad
security check N → control m de seguridad
Security Council N → Consejo m de Seguridad
the Security Council of the United Nations → el Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas
security firm N → empresa f de seguridad
security forces NPL → fuerzas fpl de seguridad
security guard N → guarda mf jurado
security leak N → filtración f de información secreta
security measures NPL → medidas fpl de seguridad
security officer N (Mil, Naut) → oficial mf de las fuerzas de seguridad (Comm, Ind) → encargado/a m/f de seguridad
security police N → policía f de seguridad
security precaution N → precaución f
security risk N → riesgo m para la seguridad
security system N → sistema m de seguridad
security vetting N → acreditación f por la Seguridad
securities market N (Fin) → mercado m bursátil
securities portfolio N → cartera f de valores
security alarm N → alarma f de seguridad
security blanket N (Psych) → manta f de seguridad
security check N → control m de seguridad
Security Council N → Consejo m de Seguridad
the Security Council of the United Nations → el Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas
security firm N → empresa f de seguridad
security forces NPL → fuerzas fpl de seguridad
security guard N → guarda mf jurado
security leak N → filtración f de información secreta
security measures NPL → medidas fpl de seguridad
security officer N (Mil, Naut) → oficial mf de las fuerzas de seguridad (Comm, Ind) → encargado/a m/f de seguridad
security police N → policía f de seguridad
security precaution N → precaución f
security risk N → riesgo m para la seguridad
security system N → sistema m de seguridad
security vetting N → acreditación f por la Seguridad
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
security
[sɪˈkjʊərɪti] n
(= safety) → sécurité f
a feeling of security → un sentiment de sécurité
job security → sécurité de l'emploi
security of tenure (in job) → sécurité de l'emploi; (in accommodation) → sécurité d'occupation
a feeling of security → un sentiment de sécurité
job security → sécurité de l'emploi
security of tenure (in job) → sécurité de l'emploi; (in accommodation) → sécurité d'occupation
(= protection) [place, country, person] → sécurité f
a campaign to improve airport security → une campagne visant à améliorer la sécurité dans les aéroports
national security → sécurité nationale
to increase security → augmenter la sécurité
to tighten security → renforcer la sécurité
a campaign to improve airport security → une campagne visant à améliorer la sécurité dans les aéroports
national security → sécurité nationale
to increase security → augmenter la sécurité
to tighten security → renforcer la sécurité
(= department) → sécurité f
(FINANCE) (for loan) → garantie f
modif [adviser, expert] → en sécurité; [chief] → de la sécurité; [staff] → de sécurité; [alert, arrangements, check, operation, screening] → de sécurité; [gate, door] → de sécurité
security men → vigiles mpl security clearance, security leak, security measure, security threat, security van, security video
security men → vigiles mpl security clearance, security leak, security measure, security threat, security van, security video
securities modif (STOCK EXCHANGE) [commission, regulator] → des opérations de Bourse; [industry, market, trading] → des valeurs mobilières securities dealer, securities firmsecurity blanket n
[baby, toddler] → doudou msecurity camera n → caméra f de sécuritésecurity check n → contrôle m de sécuritésecurity clearance n → certificat m de sécuritéSecurity Council n → Conseil m de sécuritésecurity forces npl → forces fpl de sécuritésecurity guard n (gen) → vigile mf; (transporting money) → convoyeur/euse m/f de fondssecurity leak n → fuites mplsecurity measure n → mesure f de sécuritésecurity risk n → menace f pour la sécurité de l'état (or d'une entreprise )security threat n → menace f pour la sécuritésecurity van n → fourgon m blindésecurity video n → vidéo f de surveillance
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
security
n
→ Sicherheit f; (emotional) → Geborgenheit f; (= security measures) → Sicherheitsvorkehrungen or -maßnahmen pl; for security → zur Sicherheit; security of tenure → Kündigungsschutz m; to increase security → die Sicherheitsmaßnahmen verschärfen or verstärken; airports have tightened their security → die Flughäfen haben ihre Sicherheitsvorkehrungen verschärft; in the security of one’s own home → sicher im eigenen Heim; (from emotional point of view) → in der Geborgenheit des eigenen Heims
(= security department) → Sicherheitsdienst m
(Fin: = guarantee) → Sicherheit f; (= guarantor) → Bürge m, → Bürgin f; up to £500 without security → bis zu £ 500 ohne Sicherheit; to lend money on security → Geld gegen Sicherheit leihen; to stand security for somebody → für jdn Bürge/Bürgin sein or Bürgschaft leisten
security
in cpds → Sicherheits-;security adviser
n → Sicherheitsberater(in) m(f)
security agency
n → Sicherheitsdienst m
security blanket
security bond
n (Fin) → Bürgschaftswechsel m
security camera
n → Überwachungskamera f
security check
n → Sicherheitskontrolle f
security clearance
n → Einstufung f → als vertrauenswürdig or als kein Sicherheitsrisiko; to have security → kein Sicherheitsrisiko sein or darstellen
Security Council
n → Sicherheitsrat m
security expert
n → Sicherheitsexperte m, → Sicherheitsexpertin f
security firm
n → Wach- und Sicherheitsdienst m
security force
n → Sicherheitstruppe f; (UN) → Friedenstruppe f
security forces
pl → Sicherheitskräfte pl; (UN) → Friedensstreitmacht f
security gap
n → Sicherheitslücke f
security guard
security man
security measure
n → Sicherheitsmaßnahme or -vorkehrung f
security police
n → Sicherheitspolizei m
security precautions
pl → Sicherheitsvorkehrungen pl
security risk
n → Sicherheitsrisiko nt
security screening
n (Pol) → Unbedenklichkeitsüberprüfung f
security technology
n → Sicherheitstechnik f
security vetting
n → Sicherheitsüberprüfung f
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
security
[sɪˈkjʊərɪtɪ] na. (safety, stability) → sicurezza
job security → sicurezza dell'impiego
security of tenure → garanzia di titolo or di godimento (in job) → garanzia del posto di lavoro (in property) they have security of tenure → non possono essere sfrattati fino al termine del contratto
job security → sicurezza dell'impiego
security of tenure → garanzia di titolo or di godimento (in job) → garanzia del posto di lavoro (in property) they have security of tenure → non possono essere sfrattati fino al termine del contratto
b. (against theft) → misure fpl di sicurezza
to increase/tighten security → aumentare/intensificare la sorveglianza
to increase/tighten security → aumentare/intensificare la sorveglianza
d. (Stock Exchange) securities npl → titoli mpl
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
secure
(siˈkjuə) adjective1. (often with against or from) safe; free from danger, loss etc. Is your house secure against burglary?; He went on holiday, secure in the knowledge that he had done well in the exam.
2. firm, fastened, or fixed. Is that door secure?
3. definite; not likely to be lost. She has had a secure offer of a job; He has a secure job.
verb1. (with against or from (something bad)) to guarantee or make safe. Keep your jewellery in the bank to secure it against theft.
2. to fasten or make firm. He secured the boat with a rope.
seˈcurely adverbseˈcurity noun
the state of being, or making safe, secure, free from danger etc. the security of a happy home; This alarm system will give the factory some security; There has to be tight security at a prison; (also adjective) the security forces; a security guard.
security risk a person considered not safe to be given a job involving knowledge of secrets because he might give secret information to an enemy etc.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
security
→ أَمْن bezpečnostní opatření sikkerhed Sicherheit ασφάλεια seguridad turvatoimet sécurité osiguranje sicurezza 防護 보안 beveiliging sikkerhet bezpieczeństwo segurança безопасность säkerhet ความปลอดภัย güvenlik an ninh 安全Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
security
n. seguridad;
___ measures → medidas de ___.
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