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- [si-kyoo r-i-tee]
- /sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti/
- /sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [si-kyoo r-i-tee]
- /sɪˈkyʊər ɪ ti/
Definitions of securities word
- noun plural securities freedom from danger, risk, etc.; safety. 1
- noun plural securities freedom from care, anxiety, or doubt; well-founded confidence. 1
- noun plural securities something that secures or makes safe; protection; defense. 1
- noun plural securities freedom from financial cares or from want: The insurance policy gave the family security. 1
- noun plural securities precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, etc.: claims that security was lax at the embassy; the importance of computer security to prevent hackers from gaining access. 1
- noun plural securities a department or organization responsible for protection or safety: He called security when he spotted the intruder. 1
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Origin of securities
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English securytye, securite(e) < Latin sēcūritās. See secure, -ity
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Parts of speech for Securities
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securities popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
securities usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for securities
noun securities
- capital outlay — a capital expenditure.
- credit — If you are allowed credit, you are allowed to pay for goods or services several weeks or months after you have received them.
- funds — a supply of money or pecuniary resources, as for some purpose: a fund for his education; a retirement fund.
- means — to have in mind as one's purpose or intention; intend: I meant to compliment you on your work. Synonyms: contemplate.
Antonyms for securities
Top questions with securities
- what is the securities and exchange commission?
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