Countermanding

/ˌkaʊntərˈmændɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle: the act of cancelling, reversing, or overruling a previous order or command.

Etymology

Present participle of 'countermand,' formed with '-ing' suffix (from Old English '-ing'). Creates the gerund form used as a noun or continuous action.

Kelly Says

Countermanding in real-time is a sign of good leadership—knowing when to reverse course. Famous examples include SpaceX engineers countermanding launch procedures and NASA reversing safety decisions.

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