countermeasure — an action taken to counteract a danger or threat
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an action taken to counteract a danger or threat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaʊntərˌmeʒər/
Example Sentences
- The company's countermeasure against hackers was to hire a team of cyber ninjas.
- Schools developed countermeasures to prevent students from falling asleep in class.
- The military developed new countermeasures against enemy missiles.
countermeasure
NOUN[/ˈkaʊntərˌmeʒər/]
an action taken to counteract a danger or threat
an action taken to counteract a danger or threat
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Countermeasure is a modern English compound formed by combining counter (from Latin contra, meaning 'against') and measure (from Latin mensura, meaning 'action' or 'step'). The compound emerged to denote an action or strategy taken in response to or opposition against something else.
Breakdown
counter- (against, in opposition to) + measure (an action, step, or course of action taken). The prefix counter- indicates opposition or responsiveness, while measure refers to a deliberate action or remedy.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The company's countermeasure against hackers was to hire a team of cyber ninjas.”
“Schools developed countermeasures to prevent students from falling asleep in class.”
“The military developed new countermeasures against enemy missiles.”
“Environmental countermeasures include reducing plastic waste and increasing recycling.”
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