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Both are ok?
(to prevent some actions)
A number of deterrent measures have to be taken immediately.
A number of deterrence measures have to be taken immediately.
Feb 6, 2014 12:29 PM
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deterrence is a noun. In this structure the noun 'measures' is to be modified by an adverb/adjective. 'deterrent' is an adjective. You could use 'deterring' as well which functions like a gerund.
A number of deterrent/deterring measures have to be taken immediately.
February 6, 2014
"deterrence" - it's a noun,so with "measures" must be used an adjective. The second one is right.
February 6, 2014
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