# countermeasure

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkaʊ̯ntəmɛʒə/ · frequency rank #59,985

## Definitions
1. Any action taken to counteract or correct another.
2. Any of the devices and techniques used to impair the operational effectiveness of an enemy.

## Etymology
From counter- + measure.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/countermeasure