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countermeasure

American  
[koun-ter-mezh-er] / ˈkaʊn tərˌmɛʒ ər /

noun

  1. an opposing, offsetting, or retaliatory measure.


countermeasure British  
/ ˈkaʊntəˌmɛʒə /

noun

  1. action taken to oppose, neutralize, or retaliate against some other action

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of countermeasure

First recorded in 1920–25; counter- + measure

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The countermeasure program has also drawn criticism for being slow to resolve Covid vaccine claims.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

They are to be replaced by the same number of combat ships equipped with mine countermeasure capabilities, but not designed for that purpose.

From Barron's Mar. 11, 2026

This countermeasure has the potential to counteract the effects of microgravity by pooling fluid back into the lower body.

From Science Daily Jun. 19, 2024

So, what's stopping schools from implementing this safe, effective and free countermeasure to combat airborne infections, reduce classroom pollution and even improve academic performance?

From Salon Jun. 25, 2023

One month later, as a countermeasure, the United States tried to send up its first test vehicle, named Vanguard.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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