Tactic ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Tactic ( noun )

1. A plan or method for achieving a particular goal, typically a military or political one.
2. A move or action intended to gain an advantage in a particular situation.

Origin:

From latin tactica, from greek taktikē (techne), from taktos (arranged).

Examples:

1. The company's new marketing tactic seems to be working well.
2. The general's tactics during the battle were brilliant.
3. He used every tactic in the book to try to win the argument.
4. The team's tactic of playing a high press paid off when they scored a goal.
5. They had a secret tactic to win the race.

(As a verb)

Tactic ( verb )

1. A plan or method for achieving a particular goal, typically a military or political one.
2. A move or action intended to gain an advantage in a particular situation.

Origin:

From latin tactica, from greek taktikē (techne), from taktos (arranged).

Examples:

1. The company's new marketing tactic seems to be working well.
2. The general's tactics during the battle were brilliant.
3. He used every tactic in the book to try to win the argument.
4. The team's tactic of playing a high press paid off when they scored a goal.
5. They had a secret tactic to win the race.