Definition of Security
Security
se·cu·ri·ty
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
being safe from danger, threats, crime, or attacks;
e.g. The security for the ball was tight, because the foreign president was coming.
(noun)
free from fear or anxiety, having a guarantee;
e.g. He was looking for job security instead of temporary employment.
(noun)
something given, deposited, or pledged to make certain the fulfillment of an obligation - collateral;
e.g. Their house was used as security as they borrowed against it to make renovations.
(noun)
an investment form (e.g. stock certificate or bond) that is evidence of ownership;
e.g. She was the owner of several securities and vowed not to touch the money for five years.
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"The more you seek security, the less of it you have. But the more you seek opportunity, the more likely it is that you will achieve the security that you desire." -- Brian Tracy
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