tactic

/ˈtæktɪk/
noun
  1. A specific action or plan used to achieve a particular goal, especially in business, politics, or sports.
    • Her tactic for winning the debate was to ask questions that made her opponent think carefully.
    • The team used a new defensive tactic to stop the opposing players from scoring.
    • The company's marketing tactic involved offering discounts to attract new customers.
  2. A method or strategy used in a military operation.
    • The general ordered a surprise attack as a tactic to confuse the enemy.
    • Using the cover of darkness was a common tactic during the war.
    • Soldiers are trained in various tactics for urban combat.
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