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security

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/sɪˈkjʊərɪti/ · se-cur-i-ty

The state of being free from danger or threat.

Meanings

nounformal

The state of being free from danger or threat.

خطرے یا دھمکی سے آزاد ہونے کی حالت۔

محفوظیت

mahfooziyat

Formal: حفاظت

Synonyms

safetyprotectiondefenseمحفوظیتتحفّظحفاظت

Antonyms

dangerriskthreatخطرہرسکدھمکی

Common Collocations

  • national security
  • security measures
  • security blanket

Example Sentences

The security of the building was compromised when the doors were left unlocked.

جب دروازے کھلے چھوڑ دیے گئے تو عمارت کی سیکیورٹی متاثر ہوئی۔

Jab darwaze khule chhor diye gaye to imarat ki security mutasir hui.

Implementing strong security measures is essential for protecting sensitive information.

حساس معلومات کی حفاظت کے لئے مضبوط حفاظتی اقدامات کرنا ضروری ہے۔

Hassas maloomat ki hifazat ke liye mazboot hifazati iqdamat karna zaroori hai.

Everyone feels a sense of security in their own home.

ہر کوئی اپنے گھر میں محفوظیت کا احساس کرتا ہے۔

Har koi apne ghar mein mahfooziyat ka ehsaas karta hai.

Easily Confused With

securitization:Securitization refers to the process of pooling various types of debt and selling them as bonds, whereas security refers to the state of being safe.

Word Family

secure
verbمحفوظ کرنا
safety
nounمحفوظیت
securely
adverbمحفوظ انداز میں

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a security blanket that makes you feel safe.

Imagine a locked door representing safety and security.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

یہ سوچ کر دل کو سکون ہے، کہ جائے گا ایک دن چمن ایمن کا

Yeh soch kar dil ko sukoon hai, ke jayega aik din chaman e Aiman ka.

Thinking this brings peace to the heart, that one day the garden of safety will go.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

محفوظ رہو تو خوش رہو

Mahfooz raho to khush raho

Stay secure to stay happy.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "securitas" — safety, free from care

First known use: 15th century

The word 'security' has its roots in the Latin word 'securitas' which translates to a state of being free from care or danger.