tactics

noun

tac·​tics ˈtak-tiks 

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

1

a

: the science and art of disposing and maneuvering forces in combat

b

: the art or skill of employing available means to accomplish an end

2

: a system or mode of procedure

3

: the study of the grammatical relations within a language including morphology and syntax

Synonyms

• approach
• fashion
• form
• how
• manner
• method
• methodology
• recipe
• strategy
• style
• system
• tack
• technique
• way

Examples of tactics in a Sentence

refused to stoop to dishonest tactics to win election to the town council

Recent Examples on the Web

But that did not occur without hiccups, as Florida Senator Rick Scott challenged McConnell for the post following a months-long feud over midterm election tactics. —Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023

Below, 15 members share old-school approaches their agencies will be leveraging in 2023 to complement more contemporary tactics. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023

Such tactics have proven vital to the participants in Midnight Golf and their collective success. —Scott Talley, Freep.com, 12 Feb. 2023

Brody's father, Bret Alexander, helped refine tactics and pioneer the sport fishery for whitefish. —Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 12 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Greek taktikós tactic entry 2 + -ics, after New Latin tactica, borrowed from Greek taktiká, noun derivative from neuter plural of taktikós

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing tactics

• counter-tactics
• shock tactics

Kids Definition

tactics

singular or plural noun

tac·​tics ˈtak-tiks 

1

a

: the science and art of arranging and moving forces in combat

b

: the art or skill of using available means to accomplish an end

2

: a system or method of proceeding