noun
countermeasure
KOWN-tuh-meh-zhuh
Countermeasure (noun) means an action or device designed to counteract a threat or problem. Example: “The military deployed electronic countermeasures against the incoming missiles.”
noun
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An action or device designed to counteract a threat or problem.
"The military deployed electronic countermeasures against the incoming missiles."
"New security countermeasures were introduced after the data breach."
How to use countermeasure
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA defensive action taken to neutralize a threat or problem.
Common pairings
security countermeasures
defensive countermeasures
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Word forms
- Plural
- countermeasures
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The military deployed electronic _____ against the incoming missiles.
Etymology
From counter- + measure.
Rhymes for countermeasure
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What does “countermeasure” mean?
The word “countermeasure” means an action or device designed to counteract a threat or problem. In plain terms, a defensive action taken to neutralize a threat or problem.
How do you pronounce “countermeasure”?
“Countermeasure” is pronounced KOWN-tuh-meh-zhuh (/ˈkaʊ̯ntɚmɛʒɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “countermeasure” in a sentence?
Here is “countermeasure” used in a sentence: “The military deployed electronic countermeasures against the incoming missiles.”
What part of speech is “countermeasure”?
“Countermeasure” is a noun.
