security: Bedeutung und Definitionen

Freedom from doubt, anxiety, or fear; confidence.

Measures adopted by a government to prevent espionage, sabotage, or attack.

Freedom from risk or danger; safety.

Something that gives or assures safety, as:

A group or department of private guards: Call building security if a visitor acts suspicious.

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.

Measures adopted to prevent escape: Security in the prison is very tight.

Something deposited or given as assurance of the fulfillment of an obligation; a pledge.

One who undertakes to fulfill the obligation of another; a surety.

A document indicating ownership or creditorship; a stock certificate or bond.