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Security Company #1 (permalink) Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:27 am   Security Company		  
Dear teacher,

Please read:

1. I'm working for that security company.
2. I'm working for that securities company.

What is the difference in meaning btw (1) and (2)? Is there a case where they're the same meaning?If reading these 2 sentences, you think I am a guardian or I work for a company whose business is shares, stock....?

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Security v securities #2 (permalink) Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:39 am   Security v securities		  
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1. I'm working for that security company.
2. I'm working for that securities company.


In the first case "Security" means protection, (from robbery, theft, vandalism etc). So a security company is a company that protects you, your premises, staff, assets . . .

In the second case "securities" referrs to form of financial holdings, or investments: long term investment to secure your furure. So a "securities company" is a finacial institution or broker.

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