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  1. A countermeasure is a measure or action taken to counter or offset another one. As a general concept, it implies precision and is any technological or tactical solution or system designed to prevent an undesirable outcome in the process.

  2. an action that is designed to reduce the effect of something harmful: There are several countermeasures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of credit card fraud. (Definition of countermeasure from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of countermeasure. countermeasure.

  3. Learn about counter measures in continuous improvement, their importance, and how to implement and sustain them effectively. This guide covers tools for identifying root causes and best practices for long-term success.

  4. : an action or device designed to negate or offset another. The most well-known countermeasure by a physician is a malicious-persecution suit against the lawyer who sued him and failed to prove a case. William J. Curran.

  5. Electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) is a part of electronic warfare which includes a variety of practices which attempt to reduce or eliminate the effect of electronic countermeasures (ECM) on electronic sensors aboard vehicles, ships and aircraft and weapons such as missiles.

  6. Countermeasures are devices, signals, and techniques deployed to impair or eliminate the operational effectiveness of an attack by an enemy force. Those enemy actions may be immediate threats and also include use of electronic warfare via intrusive radio-frequency (RF) or infrared signals, jamming technologies, and more.

  7. An electronic countermeasure (ECM) is an electrical or electronic device designed to trick or deceive radar, sonar, or other detection systems, like infrared (IR) or lasers. It may be used both offensively and defensively to deny targeting information to an enemy.