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countermeasure

[kaun-ter-mezh-er] / ˈkaʊn tərˌmɛʒ ər /








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The goal is to use the cheapest countermeasure at the earliest point to neutralize the threat, with all decisions driven by data.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 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

Each antibody targeted different, nonoverlapping regions of the dark side, demonstrating that this region has multiple areas that may be useful to explore for countermeasure development.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 1, 2024

"It seems likely that North Korea saw little value in him as a countermeasure to a U.S. human rights campaign against themselves by highlighting racial issues in America," he said.

From Reuters ● Sep. 27, 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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