Safety (Noun)
Meaning 1
(baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A score in American football; a player is tackled behind his own goal line.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Meaning 3
The state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions; "insure the safety of the children"; "the reciprocal of safety is risk".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The airline's top priority is the safety of its passengers and crew.
- The new medication has undergone rigorous testing to ensure its safety for human consumption.
- The safety of the city's water supply is a major concern for the local government.
- The company's safety record is impressive, with no major accidents reported in the past decade.
- The safety features of the new car include airbags, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control.
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Meaning 4
A safe place; "He ran to safety".
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Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 5
A device designed to prevent injury or accidents.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 6
Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.