Meaning of half-measure | Babel Free

Definitions

An inadequate or incomplete solution to a problem.

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Examples

“There is much stronger evidence that the title is a ruse, luring the viewer in by half measures.”

“As Mendicant stated in its report [58,078:H 48:M 12:S ago]: half measures will not suffice.”

“Science and philosophy must proceed by half-measures.”

“The United States and United Nations responded to rough experiences by remaining mired in indecision and hamstrung by half-measures (Bosnia to 1995), facing failure and bailing out (Somalia), acting only after a long period of limited and misdirected pressure (Haiti), or holding back from action where more awesome disaster than anywhere else called for it (Rwanda).”

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