'Security' definitions:

Definition of 'security'

From: WordNet
noun
The state of being free from danger or injury; "we support the armed services in the name of national security" [ant: insecurity]
noun
Defense against financial failure; financial independence; "his pension gave him security in his old age"; "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness" [syn: security, protection]
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Freedom from anxiety or fear; "the watch dog gave her a feeling of security"
noun
A formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends; "he held several valuable securities" [syn: security, certificate]
noun
Property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security" [syn: security, surety]
noun
A department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers; "the head of security was a former policeman" [syn: security, security department]
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A guarantee that an obligation will be met [syn: security, surety]
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An electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in [syn: security system, security measure, security]
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Measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" [syn: security, security measures]

Definition of 'Security'

From: GCIDE
  • Security \Se*cu"ri*ty\, n.; pl. Securities. [L. securitas: cf. F. s['e]curit['e]. See Secure, and cf. Surety.]
  • 1. The condition or quality of being secure; secureness. Specifically: (a) Freedom from apprehension, anxiety, or care; confidence of power or safety; hence, assurance; certainty. [1913 Webster]
  • His trembling hand had lost the ease, Which marks security to please. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster] (b) Hence, carelessness; negligence; heedlessness. [1913 Webster]
  • He means, my lord, that we are too remiss, Whilst Bolingbroke, through our security, Grows strong and great in substance and in power. --Shak. [1913 Webster] (c) Freedom from risk; safety. [1913 Webster]
  • Give up yourself merely to chance and hazard, From firm security. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Some . . . alleged that we should have no security for our trade. --Swift. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. That which secures or makes safe; protection; guard; defense. Specifically: (a) Something given, deposited, or pledged, to make certain the fulfillment of an obligation, the performance of a contract, the payment of a debt, or the like; surety; pledge. [1913 Webster]
  • Those who lent him money lent it on no security but his bare word. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster] (b) One who becomes surety for another, or engages himself for the performance of another's obligation. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. An evidence of debt or of property, as a bond, a certificate of stock, etc.; as, government securities. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Protection; defense; guard; shelter; safety; certainty; ease; assurance; carelessness; confidence; surety; pledge; bail. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'security'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Security-Widefield, CO -- U.S. Census Designated Place in Colorado

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Security-Widefield, CO -- U.S. Census Designated Place in Colorado
Population (2000) :
29845
Housing Units (2000) :
10177
Land area (2000) :
14.522255 sq. miles (37.612466 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.493456 sq. miles (1.278046 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
15.015711 sq. miles (38.890512 sq. km)
FIPS code :
68847
Located within :
Colorado (CO), FIPS 08
Location :
38.744731 N, 104.723226 W
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.