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tactics

[ tak-tiks ]

noun

  1. (usually used with a singular verb) the art or science of disposing military or naval forces for battle and maneuvering them in battle.
  2. (used with a plural verb) the maneuvers themselves.
  3. (used with a singular verb) any mode of procedure for gaining advantage or success.
  4. (usually used with a singular verb) Linguistics.
    1. the patterns in which the elements of a given level or stratum in a language may combine to form larger constructions.
    2. the study and description of such patterns.


tactics

/ ˈæɪ /

plural noun

  1. functioning as singular military the art and science of the detailed direction and control of movement or manoeuvre of forces in battle to achieve an aim or task
  2. the manoeuvres used or plans followed to achieve a particular short-term aim
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ٲˈپ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • dzܲt·ٲt noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tactics1

First recorded in 1620–30; tactic, -ics
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tactics1

C17: from New Latin tactica, from Greek ta taktika the matters of arrangement, neuter plural of taktikos concerning arrangement or order, from taktos arranged (for battle), from tassein to arrange
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It seems likely that the new coach will do a lot of heavy lifting in terms of leadership, tactics and team culture, while Sciver-Brunt will set the example on the field.

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On the latter he is in terrible shape hovering in the low 30s in some of the polls and even on immigration people are rejecting his tactics.

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I know Pierre Poilievre is not a Trump person, but my belief is that he saw how Trump built power in the US, and uses the same sorts of tactics to build his power here.

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These activities encouraged curiosity and empathetic listening, skills as important to future Navy and Marine Corps officers as learning military tactics and armament.

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Campbell said the police tactics of staying back and monitoring the parade needed to be followed up by further arrests.

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