security system

Noun

Meaning

an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in

(computing) a system that enforces boundaries between computer networks

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

security security measure guard protection safety monitor burglar alarm alarm system alarm bell firewall Kerberos security camera early warning system defence system defense system
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Antonyms

attack risk strike assault danger massacre
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Hypernyms

system electrical device

Hyponyms

firewall

Examples

The First Amendment provides the only kind of security system that can preserve a free government - one that leaves the way wide open for people to favor, discuss, advocate, or incite causes and doctrines however obnoxious and antagonistic such views may be to the rest of us. Hugo Black

Our country also hungers for leadership to ensure the long-term survival of our Social Security system. With 70 million baby boomers in this country on the verge of retirement, we need to take action to shore up the system. Kay Bailey Hutchison

Congress has changed the Social Security system over time, and over 20 times in the past Congress has raised taxes on Social Security in payroll taxes into the system. Chris Chocola

I believe it's time to put our best ideas on the table and work toward a bipartisan solution, with the single goal of leaving the Social Security system stronger than we found it. Chris Chocola

Our Hispanic community needs to understand how important the Social Security system is for not only its retired citizens, but also its disabled workers. Grace Napolitano

To allow all U.S. workers to put part of their earnings into private investment accounts would definitely erode the Social Security system and cause uncertainty for new investors. Grace Napolitano

Close letter words and terms

security staff member security stake security symbol security theater security theatre security through obscurity