Meaning of the word "preventive measure" in English

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preventive measure

US /prɪˈvɛntɪv ˈmɛʒər/
UK /prɪˈvɛntɪv ˈmɛʒə/

Noun

an action taken to prevent something from happening or to prevent a harmful situation from worsening

Example:
Washing your hands frequently is a good preventive measure against the spread of germs.
The company implemented several preventive measures to avoid future security breaches.