countermeasures

/ˈkaʊntərˌmɛʒərz/ /ˈkaʊntərˌmɛʒərs/

Meanings

noun

Any action taken to counteract or correct another.

Examples :

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

noun

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

Examples :

"The school installed security cameras and stricter visitor policies as countermeasures against potential threats. "

military war technology weapon 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. "

installed verb

/ɪnˈstɔːld/

To connect, set up or prepare something for use.

"My dad installed a new security system in our house yesterday. "

customer noun

/ˈkʌstəmə/ /ˈkʌstəmɚ/

A patron, a client; one who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant, or intends to do so.

"Every person who passes by is a potential customer."

operational adjective

/ˌɑpəˈreɪʃənəl/ /ˌɑpəˈreɪʃnəl/

Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.

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

cybersecurity noun

/saɪbəsɪˈkjʊəɹɪtɪ/

Security against electronic attacks such as cyberwarfare.

"The company invested heavily in cybersecurity after a recent ransomware attack threatened their customer data. "

security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

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." "

stronger adjective

/ˈstɹɑŋɡɚ/ /stɹɒŋɡə/ /stɹɔŋɡɚ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

effectiveness noun

/ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/ /əˈfɛktɪvnəs/

The property of being effective, of achieving results.

"The effectiveness of the drug was well established."

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

potential noun

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/

Currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)

"Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician."