Tactics

//ˈtæktɪks// noun

noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of tactic form-of, plural
  2. 2
    The military science that deals with achieving the objectives set by strategy. uncountable
  3. 3
    a plan for attaining a particular goal wordnet
  4. 4
    The employment and ordered arrangement of forces in relation to each other. uncountable
  5. 5
    the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy wordnet
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  1. 6
    A system of mode or procedure. uncountable

    "scare tactics"

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"His utter failure at the last peace conference has taught him to arm himself to the teeth with new tricks and tactics."

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