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Secured

/sɪˈkjʊrd/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To make something safe or certain; to protect from danger or loss.

    "The company secured its data against cyber threats."
  2. 2

    To obtain or achieve something, often through effort or negotiation.

    "She secured a scholarship for her studies abroad."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'secured' is derived from the Middle English 'securen', which comes from the Old French 'securer', based on the Latin 'securare', meaning 'to make safe'. The evolution of the term reflects a shift from a general sense of safety to a more specific context of ensuring protection or safety in various domains.

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