security
/sɪˈkjʊərəti/noun
उच्चारण सिक्युअरटी
सुरक्षा, सुरक्षा-व्यवस्था
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[U]
the activities involved in protecting a country, a building or a person against attack or danger
सुरक्षा, सुरक्षा-व्यवस्था
- Security at the exam centre was tight.
- national security
- Extra security was arranged for the match.
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- Visitors must pass through security at the airport.
- The company has hired guards to improve security at the gate.
Synonyms protection safety defence
Opposite danger insecurity vulnerability
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[U]
protection against something bad that might happen in the future
सुरक्षा, निश्चिंतता (भविष्य के लिए)
- A government job gives financial security.
- job security
- Many families save money for their children's security.
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- A pension provides security in old age.
- Workers are demanding greater job security.
Synonyms safety stability certainty
Opposite insecurity uncertainty risk
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[U]
the state of feeling happy and safe from danger or worry
सुरक्षा का भाव, निश्चिंतता
- Children need the security of a loving home.
- A steady job gives the family a sense of security.
- The child felt a sense of security in her grandmother's arms.
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- Regular routines give young children a feeling of security.
- He moved to the village in search of peace and security.
Synonyms confidence assurance peace of mind
Opposite anxiety insecurity
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[U, C]
a valuable item that you promise to give to somebody if you cannot pay back the money you have borrowed
ज़मानत, गिरवी रखी वस्तु, प्रतिभूति
- He offered his land as security for the loan.
- The bank asked for gold jewellery as security for the loan.
- She put up her car as security for the loan.
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- The lender asked for security before giving the money.
- The shop owner gave his shop as security against the debt.
Synonyms collateral guarantee surety
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[C, usually pl.] securities finance
documents that prove ownership of shares or bonds
(वित्त में) प्रतिभूतियाँ, शेयर और बॉन्ड
- government securities
- He invested his savings in government securities.
- Banks hold large amounts of government securities.
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- He bought securities worth two lakh rupees.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
security (uncountable): protection
It is used without 'a' when it means protection of people, places or data.
लोगों, स्थानों या data की सुरक्षा के अर्थ में यह 'a' के बिना, uncountable रूप में आता है।
- Security was tight at the stadium during the final.
- The bank takes the security of its customers' data seriously.
security + noun
Often a noun adjunct: security guard, security check, security forces.
यह अक्सर दूसरे noun से पहले आता है, जैसे security guard, security check, security forces।
- The security guard checked every visitor's bag.
job / financial security
It also means the safe feeling of having a steady job or income.
इसका अर्थ स्थिर नौकरी या आय के कारण मिलने वाला सुरक्षित अनुभव भी है।
- Many young Indians prefer a government job for its security.
security for a loan; securities
A 'security' for a loan is an asset pledged; 'securities' (plural) are shares and bonds.
ऋण के लिए 'security' गिरवी रखी गई संपत्ति है; 'securities' (plural) शेयर और बॉन्ड हैं।
- He offered his land as security for the loan.
- The Securities and Exchange Board regulates the market.
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adjective + security
tightnationaljobsocialfoodmaximum
- Food security remains a major concern in poor regions.
verb + security
tightenbeef upbreachprovideundermine
- Police tightened security before the rally.
security + noun
checkguardcameracouncildepositbreach
- A security camera recorded the theft.
noun + of security
a sense oflack oflevel ofthreat to
- A strong savings habit gives a sense of security.
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- Radhika took a government job for the security it offers.
राधिका ने सरकारी नौकरी उसमें मिलने वाली सुरक्षा के कारण ली।
- Airport security asked every passenger to remove their belts.
हवाई अड्डे की सुरक्षा ने हर यात्री से बेल्ट उतारने को कहा।
- The United Nations Security Council has fifteen members.
संयुक्त राष्ट्र सुरक्षा परिषद के पंद्रह सदस्य हैं।
- Never share your password; it is a matter of security.
अपना password कभी साझा न करें; यह सुरक्षा का प्रश्न है।
- The shopkeeper took a gold chain as security for the loan.
दुकानदार ने ऋण की जमानत के रूप में सोने की चेन ली।
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✗ There are many securities at the airport.
✓ There is tight security at the airport.
For protection, 'security' is uncountable and takes a singular verb.
सुरक्षा के अर्थ में 'security' uncountable है और singular verb लेता है।
✗ He works as a security of the bank.
✓ He works as a security guard at the bank.
A person is a 'security guard', not a 'security'.
व्यक्ति के लिए 'security guard' शब्द आता है, केवल 'security' नहीं।
✗ The security of the country are in danger.
✓ The security of the country is in danger.
The subject is the singular 'security', so the verb must be 'is'.
Subject singular 'security' है, इसलिए verb 'is' होना चाहिए।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These nouns all concern keeping things safe, but they lean on different ideas.
ये सभी noun चीज़ों को सुरक्षित रखने से जुड़े हैं, पर अलग-अलग विचारों पर आधारित हैं।
Protection against crime or attack, or a steady, safe position.
अपराध या हमले से सुरक्षा, या स्थिर और सुरक्षित स्थिति।
- Security was tightened at the gate.
The act or means of guarding against harm.
हानि से बचाने की क्रिया या साधन।
- Wear gloves for protection.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
se·cu·ri·ty
With -urity (not 'securety'); the adjective secure.
अंत में -urity ('securety' गलत है); adjective secure।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
The UN Security Council; SEBI regulates securities; social security; a security deposit.
UN Security Council; SEBI securities को नियंत्रित करता है; social security; a security deposit।