security

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

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

Synonyms

• protectionthe activity of protecting someone or something; a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; defense against financial failure; the condition of being protected; kindly endorsement and guidance; the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition; payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence

• "the watch dog gave her a feeling of security"

• "the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends"
• "he held several valuable securities"

Synonyms

• certificatepresent someone with a certificate ; authorize by certificate ; a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts ; a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment

• "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"

Synonyms

• suretysomething clearly established ; property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms ; one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another ; a guarantee that an obligation will be met

• "the head of security was a former policeman"

Synonyms

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

Synonyms

• suretysomething clearly established ; property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms ; one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another ; a guarantee that an obligation will be met

Synonyms

• security system(computing) a system that enforces boundaries between computer networks ; an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
• security measurean electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in

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

Synonyms

• security measuresmeasures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.