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Definition of half measures noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

half measures

noun

/ˌhɑːf ˈmeʒəz/

/ˌhæf ˈmeʒərz/

[plural]

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a policy or plan of action that is weak and does not do enough
- There are no half measures with this company.
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