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/
Korean meaning: 위험이나 위협에 대응하기 위한 조치, 대응책
Korean pronunciation: **카운**터메저
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
Measure every step as a countermeasure to claim the treasure!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
counter(맞서다)와 measure(조치)가 결합하여 '맞서는 조치', 즉 대응책을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝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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