countervalue

/kaʊntərˈvæljuː/

Definitions

1. noun

the value or worth of something that is being protected or defended, especially in the context of military strategy.

“The strategic plan aimed to maximize the countervalue of the enemy’s command center.”

2. noun

the value that a target has to the enemy, especially in terms of its importance or potential damage.

“The military operation was designed to minimize the countervalue of the enemy’s infrastructure.”

3. verb

to calculate or estimate the countervalue of something.

“The analysts spent hours countervaluing the potential damage of the enemy’s attack.”

Synonyms

  • importance
  • value
  • worth

Antonyms

  • devalue
  • undervalue