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tactics

tac·tics
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tak-tiks]
    • /ˈtæk tɪks/
    • /ˈtæk.tɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tak-tiks]
    • /ˈtæk tɪks/

Definitions of tactics word

  • noun tactics tactics (def 1). 1
  • noun tactics a system or a detail of tactics. 1
  • noun tactics a plan, procedure, or expedient for promoting a desired end or result. 1
  • adjective tactics of or relating to arrangement or order; tactical. 1
  • noun plural tactics the art and science of the detailed direction and control of movement or manoeuvre of forces in battle to achieve an aim or task 0
  • noun plural tactics the manoeuvres used or plans followed to achieve a particular short-term aim 0
See all 9 definitions of tactics

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Origin of tactics

First appearance:

before 1620
One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; See origin at tactic, -ics

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Parts of speech for Tactics

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Tactics

tactics popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for tactics

noun tactics

  • codification — the systematic organization of methods, rules, etc
  • covin — a conspiracy between two or more persons to act to the detriment or injury of another
  • frame up — a fraudulent incrimination of an innocent person.
  • frame-up — a fraudulent incrimination of an innocent person.
  • game plan — a carefully thought-out strategy or course of action, as in politics, business, or one's personal affairs.
All 23 Synonyms of tactics

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    U.S. Politics. the use of irregular or obstructive tactics by a member of a legislative assembly to prevent the adoption of a measure generally favored or to force a decision against the will of the majority. an exceptionally long speech, as one lasting for a day or days, or a series of such speeches to accomplish this purpose. a member of a legislature who makes such a speech.

  • tactical

    of or relating to tactics, especially military or naval tactics.

  • strategy

    Also, strategics. the science or art of combining and employing the means of war in planning and directing large military movements and operations.

  • -ics

    indicating a science, art, or matters relating to a particular subject

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  • asymmetric warfare

    warfare in which opposing groups or nations have unequal military resources, and the weaker opponent uses unconventional weapons and tactics, as terrorism, to exploit the vulnerabilities of the enemy.
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