deposit vs security

deposit

noun
  • That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another. 

  • Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems. 

  • Anything left behind on a surface. 

  • A sum of money or other asset given as an initial payment, to show good faith, or to reserve something for purchase. 

  • A place of deposit; a depository. 

  • Money placed in an account. 

  • A sum of money given as a security for a borrowed item, which will be given back when the item is returned, e.g. a bottle deposit or can deposit 

verb
  • To put money or funds into an account. 

  • To lay down; to place; to put. 

  • To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral. 

  • To lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store. 

  • To lay aside; to rid oneself of. 

security

noun
  • Something that secures. 

  • Proof of ownership of stocks, bonds or other investment instruments. 

  • Property etc. temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan. 

  • Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law. 

  • A guarantee. 

  • The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially. 

  • An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order. 

  • Freedom from apprehension. 

  • A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock.ᵂ 

How often have the words deposit and security occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )