countermeasure

/ˈkaʊntərˌmɛʒər/ /ˈkaʊntərˌmɛʒɚ/

Meanings

noun

Any action taken to counteract or correct another.

Examples :

"The company implemented a new firewall as a countermeasure against cyberattacks. "

noun

(chiefly in the plural) Any of the devices and techniques used to impair the operational effectiveness of an enemy.

Examples :

"The company implemented new countermeasures to protect its data from cyberattacks. "

military technology war weapon device action

Related Words

counteract noun

/ˈkaʊntəɹˌækt/ /ˌkaʊntəɹˈækt/

An action performed in opposition to another action.

"My mom always offers me healthy snacks to counteract the junk food I buy at school. "

countermeasures noun

/ˈkaʊntərˌmɛʒərz/ /ˈkaʊntərˌmɛʒərs/

Any action taken to counteract or correct another.

"The company implemented stronger cybersecurity countermeasures after the recent data breach to protect customer information. "

correct adjective

/kəˈɹɛkt/

Free from error; true; accurate.

"The teacher's answer was correct. "

cyberattacks verb

/ˈsaɪbərətæks/

To launch a cyberattack

"Hackers often cyberattack businesses to steal customer data. "

operational adjective

/ˌɑpəˈreɪʃənəl/ /ˌɑpəˈreɪʃnəl/

Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.

"The new hospital wing is now operational, allowing patients to receive care. "

firewall noun

/ˈfaɪ.əˌwɔːl/ /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɑl/

A fireproof barrier used to prevent the spread of fire between or through buildings, structures, electrical substation transformers, or within an aircraft or vehicle.

"The new school building has a thick firewall to prevent fire from spreading to the adjacent classrooms. "

against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

implemented verb

/ˈɪmplɪˌmɛntɪd/ /ˈɪmpləˌmɛntɪd/

To bring about; to put into practice

"It’s a good thought, but it will be a difficult thing to implement."

techniques noun

/tɛkˈniːks/ /tɛkˈniːksɪz/

The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.

""The chef shared his cooking techniques with the new apprentices during the training session." "

company noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

effectiveness noun

/ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/ /əˈfɛktɪvnəs/

The property of being effective, of achieving results.

"The effectiveness of the drug was well established."

another pronoun

/æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/

An additional one of the same kind.

"There is one sterling and here is another"