tactic
a system or a detail of tactics.
a plan, procedure, or expedient for promoting a desired end or result.
of or relating to arrangement or order; tactical.
Origin of tactic
1Other words from tactic
- non·tac·tic, noun, adjective
Words that may be confused with tactic
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How to use tactic in a sentence
But he added that the tactic ensured all “relevant” topics in the world of politics were back to the world of Paul.
As an election tactic, it was a Hail-Mary move: a half-hour address by an aging actor of no political standing or constituency.
“Once we have any intelligence about a tunnel dug into Israel, we will use whatever tactic we can to stop it,” he said.
When that tactic failed to break the strike, the Sikhs received a visitor: a representative from the Indian consulate in Houston.
How the U.S. Sold Out Indian Asylum Seekers on the Border | Caitlin Dickson | August 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt was a tactic designed to force Israeli concessions before talks break down.
The Gaza Paradox: Hamas Has Little Support, but the War Has a Lot | Jesse Rosenfeld | August 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
I wanted to jump and shout, but I compromised by taking Dr. Hudson down for a gleeful drink and planning our next tactic.
Nine Men in Time | Noel Miller LoomisThis old-fashioned tactic of answering one question by another, is excellent, and nearly always succeeds.
The Border Rifles | Gustave AimardThrowing his wheel over slightly, he tried the tactic of crowding the other off the course.
The Rival Campers | Ruel Perley SmithIn vain, or nearly so, is Friedrich's tactic or manoeuvring talent; what now is there to manoeuvre?
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XVIII. (of XXI.) | Thomas CarlyleThe man who overrides you will as often be pursuing a tactic as he cajoles you.
The Unpopular Review Vol. I | Various
British Dictionary definitions for tactic (1 of 2)
/ (ˈtæktɪk) /
a piece of tactics; tactical move: See also tactics
British Dictionary definitions for -tactic (2 of 2)
having a specified kind of pattern or arrangement or having an orientation determined by a specified force: syndiotactic; phototactic
Origin of -tactic
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