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securities

 

[ sɪˈkjʊərɪtiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

financial market

Securities are fungible and tradable financial instruments used to raise capital in public and private markets. They represent ownership in a company or a debt owed by a government or corporation.

Synonyms

bonds, shares, stocks

Examples of usage

  • Government bonds and corporate stocks are common types of securities.
  • Securities can be bought and sold on stock exchanges.
  • The value of securities can fluctuate based on market conditions.
Context #2 | Noun

legal context

Securities also refer to documents that prove ownership or debt, such as stock certificates or bond certificates.

Synonyms

financial instruments, investment certificates

Examples of usage

  • The company issued securities to its shareholders as proof of ownership.
  • The lawyer reviewed the securities to ensure compliance with regulations.

Translations

Translations of the word "securities" in other languages:

🇵🇹 valores mobiliários

🇮🇳 प्रतिभूतियाँ

🇩🇪 Wertpapiere

🇮🇩 surat berharga

🇺🇦 цінні папери

🇵🇱 papiery wartościowe

🇯🇵 有価証券

🇫🇷 valeurs mobilières

🇪🇸 valores

🇹🇷 menkul kıymetler

🇰🇷 증권

🇸🇦 الأوراق المالية

🇨🇿 cenné papíry

🇸🇰 cenné papiere

🇨🇳 证券

🇸🇮 vrednostni papirji

🇮🇸 verðbréf

🇰🇿 бағалы қағаздар

🇬🇪 საფინანსო ქაღალდები

🇦🇿 qiymətli kağızlar

🇲🇽 valores

Etymology

The term 'securities' originated from the Latin word 'securus' meaning 'free from care'. In the context of finance, securities have evolved over centuries to become essential tools for raising capital and facilitating investment. The modern concept of securities can be traced back to the development of stock exchanges in the 17th century, which revolutionized the way companies could access funding. Today, securities play a vital role in global financial markets, providing investors with opportunities to participate in economic growth and companies with avenues to finance their operations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,254, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.