countermeasure
|coun-ter-mea-sure|
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/ˈkaʊntərˌmɛʒər/
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/ˈkaʊntəˌmɛʒə/
action against threat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'countermeasure' originates from the combination of 'counter-' meaning 'against' and 'measure' meaning 'a plan or course of action.'
Historical Evolution
'Countermeasure' evolved from the Middle English word 'mesure,' which meant 'action or plan,' combined with 'counter-' to form the modern term.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a plan against something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an action or device designed to counteract or neutralize another action or threat.
The government implemented countermeasures to prevent cyber attacks.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42