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The definition of security
10 Definitions of: security
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- noun, the state of being secure
- noun, assured freedom from poverty or want
- noun, a person or thing that secures, guarantees, etc
- noun, precautions taken to ensure against theft, espionage, etc
- noun, 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
- noun, the specific asset that a creditor can claim title to in the event of default on an obligation
- noun, something given or pledged to secure the fulfilment of a promise or obligation
- noun, a person who undertakes to fulfil another person's obligation
- noun, the protection of data to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to computer files
- noun, carelessness or overconfidence
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| Synonyms: | refuge, positive, confidence, hostage, safety, precaution, defence, safeguard, Guards, protection | And more... |
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of security