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tac·tics (taktiks)

plural noun

    1. 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
    2. actions in accord with this science
  1. 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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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