coun·ter·meas·ure (koun t r-m zh r)n. A measure or action taken to counter or offset another one. |
countermeasure [ˈkaʊntəˌmɛʒə]
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action taken to oppose, neutralize, or retaliate against some other action
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| Noun | 1. | countermeasure - an action taken to offset another action measure, step - any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime" countermine - (military) a tunnel dug to defeat similar activities by the enemy |
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