Definitions for tactics

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tactics tac·tics

Spelling: [tak-tiks]

IPA: /ˈtæk tɪks/

Tactics is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 109 anagrams from letters in tactics (accistt).

Definitions for tactics

noun

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.

adjective

1. of or relating to arrangement or order; tactical.

Origin of tactics

First recorded in 1620-30; See origin at tactic, -ics

Examples for tactics

The Allies adopted other tactics which were quite as effective.

Active opposition I could fight; but the tactics are now to ignore me.

First, he emphasized the importance of the police and the need for new training and an end to “broken windows” tactics.

The only way Republican leaders will change their tactics is if they lose a few elections in a row doing it.

Other groups in the progressive orbit are trying out other tactics.

His equanimity was almost winsome, and I saw that friendliness was going to be his tactics.

Australia earlier cancelled Blanc's visa over claims his tactics promote sexual assault.

But he was not discouraged; he was merely changing his tactics.

In a war of words, the tactics of the North American Indian.

With Terri Lynn Land looking like a goner, Republicans are throwing a wild Hail Mary—using 2004 tactics to gain a Senate seat.