security is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation [ change ]

• ( UK ) IPA ^{( key )} : /s??kj??r?ti/ , SAMPA : /sI"kjU@r@ti/
• ( US ) IPA ^{( key )} : /s??kjur.??ti , SAMPA : /sI"kjUr@ti/

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Noun [ change ]

Security is on the Academic Vocabulary List .

1. Security is safety .

   Traditionally, Japanese workers have had good job security . In fact, they usually had a job for life.

   Since the attack, many Americans have lost their feeling of security .

2. Security is the people and things that keep you safe.

   After the bombing, the airport increased security .

   If you see a problem, please call security .

3. ( finance ) A security is a proof of ownership of stocks and other investments .