anti-theft

adjective

an·​ti-theft
ˌan-tē-ˈtheft,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-theft (audio)
variants or antitheft
: designed to prevent theft
anti-theft locks
sophisticated antitheft technology

Examples of anti-theft in a Sentence

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Consider Tesla’s self-driving cars that have difficulty detecting pedestrians in low visibility; or Walmart’s anti-theft prevention systems that flag normal customer behavior as suspicious. Brian Moore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025 One of the top choices for anti-theft bags is the Pacsafe Vibe 150. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025 The new anti-theft program is funded by a $100,000 grant provided by the District Attorney’s Office and will allow about 200 businesses to be equipped with the new technology, Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced. Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025 Keep your belongings safe while looking fabulous with these anti-theft crossbody purses. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for anti-theft

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-theft was in 1906

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“Anti-theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-theft. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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