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level of secure
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "level of secure" is not correct in standard written English.
It seems to be an attempt to describe a degree of security, but it is not a proper construction. Example: "The level of secure access required for this system is high."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Academia
Alternative expressions(20)
degree of security
measure of security
level of certainty
level of safety
level of security
degree of perfection
degree of fineness
degree of habitat
degree of difficulty
degree of receptivity
degree of formality
degree of supervision
degree of impunity
degree of humiliation
degree of surrender
degree of cynicism
degree of curation
degree of individualism
degree of independence
degree of customization
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
8 human-written examples
We are not currently supplying digitally signed versions of UK legislation (unlike the GPO in the US) but we will be supporting the use of HTTPS, to provide a reasonable level of secure access to the data.
Academia
With data privacy paramount, the key element is in us understanding at the beginning the minimum viable level of secure and actionable information needed to create data-backed automated campaigns, all leading to positive results.
News & Media
We are doubly delighted that the reach and flexibility of EMV is being increased in a responsible manner, giving smaller businesses the opportunity to offer the same level of secure card acceptance that larger enterprises can already do".
News & Media
"We want to offer private, self-destructing messages across all platforms and all devices," said Brod. "These days, everyone needs privacy, and we want to be the ubiquitous platform for that level of secure and private communication".
News & Media
In our study, level of secure messaging use by a patient's provider was associated with that patient's likelihood of initial SMR use, but not the rate of continued use.
Science
We felt that a provider's overall level of secure messaging may serve as a proxy for his or her overall use and endorsement of the SMR; such an endorsement would encourage patient use.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
52 human-written examples
The ability to use secure sockets layer (SSL) in a portal offers an extra level of securing communications between the independent computing architecture (ICA) client device and the NFuse Web server.
The four funding governments' statement said that "ICTSD has for several years struggled to match its ambitions with the level of secured donor funding and has experienced a number of financing shortfalls". It said the donors had made "several efforts to address some long-standing concerns," but ICTSD's leadership failed to get its house in order.
News & Media
"We see evidence that demand for annuities may grow again over time as investors are looking for higher levels of secure income than flexible withdrawals," McPhail said.
News & Media
In this paper, we have presented a privacy-protecting video surveillance system which offers multiple levels of secure privacy information preservation.
The adjusted rate of adherence to HbA1c testing twice yearly was monotonically higher in relation to higher levels of secure messaging (P < 0.005; Table 4).
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When discussing the degree to which something is protected, use the phrase "security level" or "degree of security" instead of the ungrammatical phrase "level of secure".
Common error
Avoid using "secure" as an adjective following "level of". "Secure" is typically a verb or an adjective describing something that is secure. To describe the degree of security, use a noun like "security" or "protection".
Source & Trust
86%
Authority and reliability
2.2/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested
Linguistic Context
The phrase "level of secure" functions incorrectly as it attempts to describe a state (security) with a noun ("level") and an adjective used inappropriately. Ludwig AI identifies it as incorrect. Proper phrasing requires restructuring to correctly modify a noun with another noun or a more appropriate adjective.
Frequent in
Science
50%
News & Media
40%
Academia
10%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "level of secure" is grammatically incorrect and not standard English. Ludwig AI identifies the phrase as incorrect. It attempts to describe a degree of security but uses "secure" inappropriately. Correct alternatives include "security level" or "degree of security". Although it appears in various contexts, its use should be avoided in favor of more grammatically sound options to ensure clarity and correctness. Using proper grammar ensures effective communication and maintains credibility.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
degree of security
Replaces "level" with "degree" for a more standard grammatical construction.
security level
Inverts the phrase to create a common and grammatically sound expression.
extent of security
Uses "extent" instead of "level" to describe the scope of security.
measure of security
Substitutes "level" with "measure" to denote the amount of security.
level of protection
Replaces "secure" with "protection" to offer a synonymous expression.
security assurance level
Adds "assurance" to emphasize the guaranteed level of security.
grade of security
Uses "grade" instead of "level" to indicate a ranked security system.
tier of security
Employs "tier" to suggest a hierarchical security structure.
magnitude of security
Replaces "level" with "magnitude" to denote the scale of security.
intensity of security
Uses "intensity" instead of "level" to express the strength of security.
FAQs
How can I properly describe the degree to which something is protected?
Instead of using the phrase "level of secure", use grammatically correct alternatives such as "security level" or "degree of security".
What is a more accurate way to phrase "level of secure communications"?
A better phrasing would be "level of secure communication", "degree of security in communication", or "security level for communication".
Is "level of secure" grammatically correct in English?
No, "level of secure" is not grammatically correct. A more standard construction involves using "security level" or "degree of security".
What's the difference between "level of secure" and "security level"?
"Level of secure" is not standard English. "Security level" is the correct and commonly used term to describe the extent to which something is protected.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
86%
Authority and reliability
2.2/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested