security (/sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/)

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noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Daily Life

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Meaning

Meaning: protection

Measures taken to keep people, places, or things safe from harm or theft.

Examples

🗣 The bank improved its security after the break-in, adding cameras and stronger locks everywhere.

Etymology

From Latin ‘securitas’, from ‘securus’ (free from care).

How & Where It’s Used

Covers physical, financial, and digital protection.

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Tags: security, technology

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