Actions taken to prevent or offset an opponent's preparations, especially in military or competitive contexts.
From counter- + preparation (from Latin praeparare, to make ready). Military term that became prominent during World War II to describe defensive strategic planning.
In chess, top players spend as much time on counterpreparation (studying how opponents will attack them) as on their own attacks—it's the hidden chess game before the visible game even starts.
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