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tactics
[ tak-tiks ]
noun
- (usually used with a singular verb) the art or science of disposing military or naval forces for battle and maneuvering them in battle.
- (used with a plural verb) the maneuvers themselves.
- (used with a singular verb) any mode of procedure for gaining advantage or success.
- (usually used with a singular verb) Linguistics.
- the patterns in which the elements of a given level or stratum in a language may combine to form larger constructions.
- the study and description of such patterns.
tactics
/ ˈtæktɪks /
plural noun
- functioning as singular military the art and science of the detailed direction and control of movement or manoeuvre of forces in battle to achieve an aim or task
- the manoeuvres used or plans followed to achieve a particular short-term aim
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Derived Forms
- tacˈtician, noun
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Other Words From
- counter·tactics noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of tactics1
C17: from New Latin tactica, from Greek ta taktika the matters of arrangement, neuter plural of taktikos concerning arrangement or order, from taktos arranged (for battle), from tassein to arrange
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Synonym Study
See strategy.
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