What Is Tactic? Definition And Usage Of This Term
WHAT IS TACTIC– In this topic, we will first know the definition of this term and how is this term used in sentences.
Definition
The Oxford Dictionary defines the term as the following:
- an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.
- the art of disposing armed forces in order of battle and of organizing operations, especially during contact with an enemy.
On the other hand, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines this term as the following:
- a device for accomplishing an end
- a method of employing forces in combat
- of or relating to arrangement or order
- showing orientation or movement directed by a (specified) force or agent
Synonyms
Here are some of the following synonyms of this term:
- strategy
- scheme
- stratagem
- plan
- maneuver
- battle plans
- plans
- game plans
- moves
- maneuvers
- logistics
Etymology
It is a mid 18th century term from the modern Latin term tactica, which is from the Greek taktikē.
- The surprise tactic failed because one of the party planners let out the secret.
- Jenny said she knew a simple tactic for us to follow as we solved the murder-mystery game.
- Shannon tried to come up with a unique chess tactic that his opponents would not expect
- The tired parents came up with a cunning tactic to get their kids to bed an hour earlier than normal
