Security alarm. A security alarm is a system designed to detect intrusion â unauthorized entry â into a building or other area. Security alarms are used in residential, commercial, industrial, and military properties for protection against burglary (theft) or property damage, as well as personal protection against intruders.
Dictionary entry overview: What does inadequate mean? â¢ INADEQUATE (adjective) The adjective INADEQUATE has 2 senses: 1. (sometimes followed by 'to') not meeting the requirements especially of a task 2. not sufficient to meet a need Familiarity information: INADEQUATE used as an adjective is rare.
Abuse involves substandard, negligent or medically unnecessary practices that increase the cost of health care. Abusive practices often indicate fraud. Fraud and abuse, widespread in both the public and private health care sectors, account for 3 percent to 10 percent of Medicaid payments nationwide. Among 28 federal programs examined by the U.S. General Accountability Office in 2007, Medicaid had the highest number of improper payments.