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tactic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtæktɪk/

Forms: tactics

tactic means: An action or method you choose to get the result you want.

noun

METHOD FOR SUCCESSB2

An action or method you choose to get the result you want.

  • That tactic worked well.
  • She tried a different tactic to persuade him.
  • The company uses several tactics to increase sales.

How to use it: a tactic for doing something (Offering free samples is a tactic for attracting customers.)

Similar words: method, approach, ploy

Common phrases: a clever tactic, a sales tactic, a delaying tactic

MILITARY MANEUVERC1

A planned move used by soldiers to fight an enemy.

  • The commander chose a defensive tactic.
  • Their tactics forced the enemy to retreat.
  • An attack at dawn was his favorite tactic.

Similar words: maneuver

Common phrases: a military tactic, a defensive tactic, an ambush tactic

Questions about tactic

What does tactic mean?

An action or method you choose to get the result you want.

What is tactic in other languages?

Türkçe: taktik · Español: táctica · Français: tactique · Deutsch: Taktik · Italiano: tattica · 日本語: 戦術

How do you pronounce tactic?

It is pronounced /ˈtæktɪk/.

How do you use tactic in a sentence?

That tactic worked well. She tried a different tactic to persuade him.

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