1. a specific action or method used to achieve a particular goal
2. a planned military maneuver or procedure
Usage: military

Examples

• The coach used a new tactic to confuse the opposing team.
• Her tactic of asking direct questions made the interview more effective.
• The company employed aggressive marketing tactics to increase sales.
• Delay tactics were used to stall the vote until more supporters arrived.
• The general’s brilliant tactics led to victory in the battle.
• Using humor as a tactic, she diffused the tense situation.
• The protesters adopted peaceful tactics to make their point.