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Definition of countermeasure

countermeasure

/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌmɛʒ.ɚ/
coun · ter · meas · ure
Plural:countermeasures
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• noun

1

An action, strategy, or step taken to counteract, neutralize, or prevent a danger, threat, or undesirable effect.

Example

"The cybersecurity team implemented new countermeasures to protect the hospital's patient database from phishing attacks."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century by combining the prefix 'counter-' (from Anglo-French countre-, meaning 'against' or 'in return') with 'measure' in the sense of a course of action or step taken toward an end.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Countermeasure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/countermeasure
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