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countermeasure

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








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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

Diaz Artiles and her team aim to collect cardiovascular responses using each countermeasure and compare effects on ocular perfusion pressure and other cardiovascular functions that may be affected by microgravity environments.

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

China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it will expel a diplomat in Canada's Shanghai Consulate as a reciprocal countermeasure, according to a statement on its website.

From Reuters • May 9, 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