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Definitions for Tactics

[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 . the patterns in which the elements of a given level or stratum in a language may combine to form larger constructions. the study and description of such patterns.
[5] tactics(def 1) .
[6] a system or a detail of tactics.
[7] a plan, procedure, or expedient for promoting a desired end or result.
[8] of or relating to arrangement or order; tactical.
[9] (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
[10] the manoeuvres used or plans followed to achieve a particular short-term aim
[11] a piece of tactics; tactical move See also tactics

Words related to Tactics

stratagem, campaign, move, course, defense, technique, ploy, system, way, policy, scheme, approach, method, maneuver, means, tack, plan, disposition, device, line

Words nearby Tactics

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Origin of Tactics

1560–70; New Latin tacticus < Greek taktikós “fit for arranging or ordering,” equivalent to tak- (base of tássein (Attic táttein ) “to arrange, put in order”) + -tikos -tic

Words that may be confused with Tactics

WORDS, THAT, MAY, BE, CONFUSED, WITH, tactictactic, tactics, stratagem, tactic

Other words from Tactics

coun·ter·tac·tics , noun
non·tac·tic , noun, adjective

Word origin for Tactics

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

Synonyms for Tactics

approach, campaign, channels, course, defense, device, disposition, generalship, line, maneuver, means, method, move, plan, ploy, policy, procedure, scheme, stratagem, system, tack, technique, trick, way, maneuvering, plan of attack, red tape