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landscape architect
landscape architect /ˈlændskeɪp ˈɑːrkɪtɛkt/
noun
-
Someone who arranges features of the landscape or garden attractively
(
landscape architect
, landscape gardener
, landscaper
, landscapist
)
someone who arranges features of the landscape or garden attractively
centimeter
centimeter /ˈsɛntəˌmiːtɝ/
noun
-
(
)
[American]
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
(
centimetre
[Canadian, British] , centimeter
[American] , cm
)
a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
The length of the paper is 30 centimetres
The length of the paper is 30 centimetres
security
security /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
noun
-
()
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
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()
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
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()
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
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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
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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
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A guarantee that an obligation will be met
(
security
, surety
)
a guarantee that an obligation will be met
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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
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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
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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
venous thrombosis
venous thrombosis /ˈviːnəs θrɒmˈboʊsɪs/
noun
-
Thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood
(
phlebothrombosis
, venous thrombosis
)
thrombosis of a vein without prior inflammation of the vein; associated with sluggish blood flow (as in prolonged bedrest or pregnancy or surgery) or with rapid coagulation of the blood
