security: meaning and words from its letters
8 letters · 13 letter points · starts with S · ends with Y
Meaning of security
noun
- uncountable
The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
Example: Chad always carries a gun for his own security.
- countable
Something that secures.
- countable, uncountable
An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
Example: Pamela works in security.
- countable, uncountable
Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
Listed forms: securities, secuerity.
Source: Wiktionary — security.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for security.
noun
defense against financial failure; financial independence
noun
a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
noun
property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
noun
a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
- security department
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is security in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of security
S(1) + E(1) + C(3) + U(1) + R(1) + I(1) + T(1) + Y(4) = 13 points.
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Anagrams of security
0 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
No other single-word anagram was found in our standard list.
Shorter words from security
172 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in security. Showing up to 24, longest first.