tactics
/ˈtæk.tɪks/
NOUN
1. Actions or methods used to achieve an objective
Specific actions, methods, or maneuvers deliberately employed to accomplish a particular goal or gain an advantage.
1.1. Practical methods for achieving a goal
Specific methods or courses of action used to accomplish an objective, solve a problem, or obtain a desired result.
Synonyms
- methods
- techniques
- approaches
- procedures
- means
- maneuvers
- ploys
- stratagems
- devices
Examples
- The team discussed their tactics before entering the crucial match.
- Successful businesses often adapt their marketing tactics to changing consumer trends.
Related Words
- strategies
- plans
- policies
- systems
- practices
- routines
1.2. Military maneuvers and combat methods
Planned military actions, maneuvers, or methods used to outwit an enemy, gain a battlefield advantage, or accomplish specific combat objectives.
Synonyms
- maneuvers
- stratagems
- ploys
- military maneuvers
- battle plans
Examples
- Military leaders strategize and implement tactics to achieve victory on the battlefield.
Related Words
- generalship
- defense
- campaigns
- military strategy
- combat operations
- warfare
1.3. Chess combinations and tactical maneuvers
Sequences of chess moves designed to restrict an opponent's options and produce an immediate, tangible advantage, such as winning a piece or creating a decisive threat.
Synonyms
- combinations
- maneuvers
Examples
- The chess player employed advanced tactics to gain a positional advantage.
Related Words
- chess strategy
- gambits
- forks
- pins
- skewers
- sacrifices
NOUN
2. Military science and organization of forces
The branch of military science concerned with achieving objectives established by strategy and arranging forces for effective operations.
2.1. Military science and operational planning
The study and application of military methods for organizing, positioning, and employing forces to accomplish battlefield objectives.
Synonyms
- military science
- generalship
Related Words
- military strategy
- operational art
- warfare
- force deployment
- battlefield planning