Half-measure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Half-measure is a noun meaning An inadequate or incomplete solution to a problem.
Meaning
An inadequate or incomplete solution to a problem.
Example Sentences
Science and philosophy must proceed by half-measures.
As Mendicant stated in its report [58,078:H 48:M 12:S ago]: half measures will not suffice.
There is much stronger evidence that the title is a ruse, luring the viewer in by half measures.
The United States and United Nations responded to rough experiences by remaining mired in indecision and hamstrung by half-measures (Bosnia to 1995), facing failure and bailing out (Somalia), acting only after a long period of limited and misdirected pressure (Haiti), or holding back from action where more awesome disaster than anywhere else called for it (Rwanda).
Word Forms
- half-measures
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include undermeasurement, fudge, underdose, almost, halfassery, make-do.
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