tactics
tactics definition
tac·tics (tak′tiks)
plural noun
- the science of arranging and maneuvering military and naval forces in action or before the enemy, esp. (as distinguished from strategy) with reference to short-range objectives
- actions in accord with this science
- any methods used to gain an end; esp., skillful methods or procedure
Etymology: Gr (ta) taktika, lit., (the) matters of arrangement < taktikos, fit for arranging < tassein, to arrange, put in order < IE base *tāg-, to set aright > Gr taxis, order
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