countermeasure

UK
/ˈkaʊntəˌmɛʒə/
US
/ˈkaʊntərˌmɛʒər/

Translations

countermeasurenoun
countermeasures
pl
UK
/ˈkaʊntəˌmɛʒə/
US
/ˈkaʊntərˌmɛʒər/
The government implemented a new countermeasure to combat cyber attacks.
Правительство внедрило новую контрмеру для борьбы с кибератаками.
countermeasureadjective
UK
/ˈkaʊn.təˌmeʒ.ə/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌmɛʒ.ɚ/
Attributive use of the noun when modifying another noun (e.g., "countermeasure system").

Definitions

countermeasurenoun
An action or device designed to negate or offset another action or device, typically in a military or strategic context.
The military developed a new countermeasure to protect against enemy radar detection.
A measure or action taken to counteract or offset another one, often in a non-military context.
The company implemented a countermeasure to prevent data breaches after the recent cyber attack.
countermeasureadjective
Relating to or serving as a countermeasure; designed to counteract a threat or attack.
The aircraft deployed countermeasure flares to confuse the tracking missile.