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Security

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

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📖 Definitions of "Security"

noun

1
The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
2
Something that secures.
3
An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
4
Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.

🔄 Synonyms of "Security"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
protectionnoun	The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
suretynoun	Certainty.
certificatenoun	(education) A document serving as evidence that a person has completed an educational course, issued either by an institution not authorised to grant diplomas, or to a student not qualifying for a diploma.
security measuresnoun	measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
security systemnoun	A hardware system that prevents unauthorised intrusion into a premises, and reports such attempts.

↔️ Antonyms of "Security"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
insecuritynoun	A lack of confidence in oneself.
crowded	Containing a dense pack or mass of something; teeming.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Security"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
suretynoun	Certainty.
protectionnoun	The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
certificatenoun	(education) A document serving as evidence that a person has completed an educational course, issued either by an institution not authorised to grant diplomas, or to a student not qualifying for a diploma.
security systemnoun	A hardware system that prevents unauthorised intrusion into a premises, and reports such attempts.
security measuresnoun	measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
confidentialitynoun	(uncountable) The property of being confidential.
safenoun	A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.
secureverb	Free from attack or danger; protected.
peacenoun	A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.
safely	In a secure manner; without the possibility of injury or harm resulting.
safetynoun	The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.
sure	(modal) Without doubt, certainly.
continuitynoun	Lack of interruption or disconnection; the quality of being continuous in space or time.
uncertaintynoun	(uncountable) Doubt; the condition of being uncertain or without conviction.
stabilitynoun	The condition of being stable or in equilibrium, and thus resistant to change.
insecuritynoun	A lack of confidence in oneself.
certaintynoun	The state of being certain.
insecure	Not comfortable or confident in oneself or in certain situations.
self-assurancenoun	Synonym of self-confidence: the state or quality of being confident in oneself.
confidencenoun	A feeling of certainty; firm trust or belief; faith.