What does tactic mean?

Definitions for tactic
ˈtæk tɪktac·tic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. tactic, tactics, maneuver, manoeuvrenoun

    a plan for attaining a particular goal

Wiktionary

  1. tacticnoun

    A manoeuvre, or action calculated to achieve some end.

  2. tacticadjective

    Describing a polymer whose repeat units are identical

ChatGPT

  1. tactic

    A tactic is a planned strategy or method designed to achieve a specific goal or objective. It is often part of a larger plan or policy and may involve the deliberate use of resources, decision-making, and actions to reach a desired outcome. Tactics can be applied in various fields such as military operations, sports, business, politics, negotiation, and many others.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Tacticadjective

    alt. of Tactical

  2. Tacticnoun

    see Tactics

Wikidata

  1. Tactic

    A tactic is a conceptual action implemented as one or more specific tasks. The term is common in business and military usage, as well as in chess, sports, and protests.

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British National Corpus

  1. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'tactic' in Nouns Frequency: #1982

Anagrams for tactic »

  1. tic tac

  2. tic-tac

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tactic in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tactic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of tactic in a Sentence

  1. Congress Durbin:

    One of my closest friends -- one of the strongest supporters of Israel -- described this Boehner tactic as a disaster, a terrible disaster for Israel, i won't speak for any other members but they've been talking to me about what is the right way to react to what could turn out to be a divisive event.

  2. Gavin Smith:

    Dollar cost averaging is a great tactic for investors who want to invest and hold digital currencies over the long term.

  3. Graham Campbell:

    I don't think he meant to kill Eric Garner, guys say they can't breathe all the time, especially if there's a crowd. It's a tactic.

  4. Robert Driscoll:

    The Republican Congress is going to use every tactic and precedent set by the January 6 Committee.

  5. Paul Hughes:

    Because this is a common police tactic, and it all too often results in death, it is crucial that the Supreme Court provide definitive guidance regarding the Constitution's prohibition on the use of excessive force in this context.

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