🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Präventivmaßnahme

Pronunciation / Transliteration: prɛˈvɛntɪfˌmaːsˌnaːmə

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Preventative Measure/prɪˈvɛntətɪv ˈmɛʒər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Einführung einer Präventivmaßnahme kann die Sicherheit erhöhen."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An action or strategy designed to stop something undesirable from occurring.

    "Implementing a preventative measure, such as regular health screenings, can significantly reduce the risk of serious illness."
  2. 2

    A specific action taken to mitigate potential risks or hazards.

    "The company introduced a preventative measure to ensure workplace safety by conducting regular training sessions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'preventative' derives from the Latin root 'praevenire', meaning 'to come before'. The word evolved through Middle English, where it was used to describe actions taken to avert negative outcomes. 'Measure' comes from the Latin 'mensura', referring to a standard unit of assessment, which has been used in English since the 14th century.

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