stratagem

noun
UK: /ˈstrætədʒəm/
US: /ˈstrætədʒəm/

  1. A carefully planned way of doing something, especially to get an advantage.

    1. His opening offer was a clever stratagem to test their resolve.
    2. The company used a complex stratagem involving offshore accounts to avoid taxes.

  2. A trick or plan to deceive an enemy in war.

    1. The army used the stratagem to trick the enemy.
    2. Lying about their numbers was a key stratagem to confuse the approaching forces.

Synonyms

tactic plan scheme maneuver ploy trick

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stratagem" in English means: A carefully planned way of doing something, especially to get an advantage., A trick or plan to deceive an enemy in war..

The phonetic transcription of "stratagem" is /ˈstrætədʒəm/ in British English and /ˈstrætədʒəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stratagem": tactic, plan, scheme, maneuver, ploy, trick.

Example usage of "stratagem": "His opening offer was a clever stratagem to test their resolve.". More examples on the page.