COUNTERMEASURE

Countermeasure

A countermeasure is a measure or action taken to counter or offset another one. As a general concept it implies precision, and is any technological or tactical solution or system designed to prevent an undesirable outcome in the process. The first known use of the term is in 1923.

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countermeasure

Noun

  1. Any action taken to counteract or correct another


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