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tactic
/ˈtæktɪk/
a planned strategy or method
The marketing team used a new tactic to attract younger customers.
They implemented a specific strategy to reach a younger audience.
general
a specific action or series of actions planned to achieve a particular goal
In chess, sacrificing a pawn can be a clever tactic to gain a positional advantage.
Giving up a minor piece strategically to improve one's position in the game.
The sales team employed a new tactic to boost their quarterly sales.
They introduced a specific method to increase sales figures.
Tactics are often short-term and situational, whereas strategies are long-term plans.
Collocations
military tactica strategy used in warfaremarketing tactica method used to promote products or servicespolitical tactica strategy used in politics
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Pro Tip
Tactics vs. Strategies
Remember that tactics are short-term actions, while strategies are long-term plans.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The effectiveness of a tactic depends on the specific situation and goals.
Word Origin
From Middle French 'tactique,' from Latin 'tacticus,' from Greek 'taktikos,' meaning 'pertaining to arrangement or order.'
Usage Notes
Tactics are often used in contexts like sports, business, and military operations to describe short-term actions aimed at achieving specific objectives.
Word Breakdown
tact
touch or arrangement
root-ic
pertaining to
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