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 highest common factor highest common factor /ˈhaɪəst ˈkɒmən ˈfæktər/

noun

  1. The largest integer that divides without remainder into a set of integers  ( greatest common divisor , greatest common factor , highest common factor )
    the largest integer that divides without remainder into a set of integers


 security security /sɪˈkjʊrəti/

noun

  1. () The state of being free from danger or injury  ( security )
    the state of being free from danger or injury
     We support the armed services in the name of national security
    we support the armed services in the name of national security
  2. () Defense against financial failure; financial independence  ( protection , security )
    defense against financial failure; financial independence
     His pension gave him security in his old age
    his pension gave him security in his old age
     Insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
    insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
  3. () Freedom from anxiety or fear  ( security )
    freedom from anxiety or fear
     The watch dog gave her a feeling of security
    the watch dog gave her a feeling of security
  4. Measures taken as a precaution against theft, espionage or sabotage etc.  ( security , security measures )
    measures taken as a precaution against theft, espionage or sabotage etc.
     Military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising
    military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising
  5. An electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in  ( security , security measure , security system )
    an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
  6. A guarantee that an obligation will be met  ( security , surety )
    a guarantee that an obligation will be met
  7. A department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers  ( security , security department )
    a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
     The head of security was a former policeman
    the head of security was a former policeman
  8. Property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation  ( security , surety )
    property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
     Bankers are reluctant to lend without good security
    bankers are reluctant to lend without good security
  9. A formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends  ( certificate , security )
    a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
     He held several valuable securities
    he held several valuable securities


 oleaster oleaster /ˌoʊliːˈæstɝ/

noun

  1. Any of several shrubs of the genus Elaeagnus having silver-white twigs and yellow flowers followed by olivelike fruits  ( oleaster )
    any of several shrubs of the genus Elaeagnus having silver-white twigs and yellow flowers followed by olivelike fruits


 wood-creeper wood-creeper /wʊdˈkriːpər/

noun

  1. Any of numerous South American and Central American birds with a curved bill and stiffened tail feathers that climb and feed like woodpeckers  ( tree creeper , wood-creeper , woodcreeper , woodhewer )
    any of numerous South American and Central American birds with a curved bill and stiffened tail feathers that climb and feed like woodpeckers