tactic

noun
UK: /ˈtæktɪk/
US: /ˈtæktɪk/

  1. A planned way of doing something to achieve a goal.

    1. Our tactic was to wait for them.
    2. The company's tactic to increase sales involves aggressive marketing.

  2. A specific action or method used to gain an advantage, especially in a competitive situation.

    1. It was a clever tactic to win.
    2. He used a distraction tactic to get away from the security guard.

Synonyms

plan ploy maneuver scheme strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tactic" in English means: A planned way of doing something to achieve a goal., A specific action or method used to gain an advantage, especially in a competitive situation..

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

Synonyms for "tactic": plan, ploy, maneuver, scheme, strategy.

Example usage of "tactic": "Our tactic was to wait for them.". More examples on the page.