Tactic

Quick meaning: Tactic is a noun meaning A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.

Meaning

A maneuver, or action calculated to achieve some end.

More Meanings

1. (military) A maneuver used against an enemy.
2. (chemistry) Describing a polymer whose repeat units are identical
3. (chess) A sequence of moves that limits the opponent's options and results in an immediate and tangible advantage, typically in the form of material.
4. (dated, military) Tactical; of or relating to the art of military and naval tactics.

Example Sentences

But time will teach the Russ, ev'n conquering War Has handmaid arts: aye, aye, the Russ will woo All sciences that speed Bellona's car, All murder's tactic arts, and win them too […]

Omar has challenged Elliott Abrams’s record in Latin America, taken a firm line against Saudi Arabia and the Emirates, and advocated for—wait for it—the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine (even though the headlines have focused on her expressing support for the right to boycott as a tactic).

Word Forms

• tactics
• tactick

Synonyms for tactic

Depending on context, synonyms include scheme, stratagem, plan, maneuver, tactical, manoeuvre.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical, ploy, practice, method.

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