countermeasure – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
countermeasure
n.
action which opposes or counteracts another measure
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 (often for a
military application) designed to prevent an undesirable outcome in the process. The first known use of the term is in 1923.
countermeasure
Noun
1. an action taken to offset another action
(hypernym) measure, step
(hyponym) countermine
countermeasure
Synonyms and related words:
antidote, backfire, comeback, corrective, counteractant, counteractive, counteragent, counterattack, counterblast, counterblow, counterfire, counterinsurgency, counterrevolution, counterstep, counterstroke, cure, defense, retort,
Source: Moby Thesaurus, which is part of the
Moby Project created by Grady Ward. In 1996 Grady Ward placed this thesaurus in the public domain.
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