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tactic
noun
a
carefully
planned
action
or
method
used
to
achieve
a
specific
goal
or
to
gain
an
advantage
•
Using
a
limited-time
discount
was
an
effective
tactic
to
boost
sales
.
Using
a
limited-time
discount
was
an
effective
tactic
to
boost
sales
.
•
The
chess
player
sacrificed
his
queen
as
a
bold
tactic
to
trap
his
opponent
.
The
chess
player
sacrificed
his
queen
as
a
bold
tactic
to
trap
his
opponent
.
From
Ancient
Greek
taktikos
‘
relating
to
arrangement
’,
from
tassein
‘
to
arrange
’.
adjective
relating
to
tactics
or
short-term
military
or
strategic
maneuvers
•
The
general
ordered
a
tactic
withdrawal
to
higher
ground
.
The
general
ordered
a
tactic
withdrawal
to
higher
ground
.
•
Pilots
receive
training
in
tactic
flight
maneuvers
during
advanced
exercises
.
Pilots
receive
training
in
tactic
flight
maneuvers
during
advanced
exercises
.
Adjective
use
derived
from
the
noun
in
the
18th
century
,
modeled
on
French
tactique
.
