tactic

tactic meaning

tactic means 'a plan or method to achieve a specific goal or result'.

tactic :

strategy, method

noun

▪ The team used a new tactic to win the game.

▪ The team used a new strategy to win the game.

▪ She changed her tactics during the meeting.

▪ She changed her strategies during the meeting.

paraphrasing

▪ strategy – method

▪ approach – method

▪ maneuver – method

▪ plan – method

Pronunciation

tactic [ˈtæk.tɪk]

The stress is on the first syllable 'tac' and sounds like 'tack-tik'.

Common phrases and grammar about tactic

tactic - Common meaning

noun

strategy, method

Part of Speech Changes for "tactic"

▪ tactical (adjective) – related to tactics

▪ tactician (noun) – a person skilled in planning strategies

▪ tactics (plural noun) – multiple methods or strategies

Common Expressions with "tactic"

▪ military tactics – tactics used by the army

▪ marketing tactics – methods used to sell products

▪ effective tactics – successful methods

▪ defensive tactics – strategies to protect

Important examples of tactic in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, tactic often refers to methods or strategies used to solve problems or achieve goals.

▪The company implemented new tactics to increase sales.

▪The company used new methods to increase sales.

Example of a confusing word: tactic vs. tactic (as a noun)

▪The company implemented new tactic to increase sales.

▪The company used a new strategy to increase sales.

"Tactic" is a noun meaning "a plan or method for achieving a particular goal." It is often used in the plural form "tactics" when referring to multiple strategies. In the sentence "The company implemented new tactics," the plural form is correct because it suggests the use of various methods. Using "new tactic" would imply only one method, which might not fit the intended meaning. Therefore, understanding the context and number is crucial for choosing the correct form.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC grammar questions, tactic is used as a noun and might be the subject or object in a sentence.

▪She applied a new tactic to improve performance.

▪She used a new method to improve performance.

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

marketing tactics
refers to strategies used to promote products.

▪Effective marketing tactics can boost sales.

▪Successful marketing strategies can boost sales.

adopt a tactic
means 'use a method'

▪They adopted a new tactic for the campaign.

▪They used a new method for the campaign.

Differences between similar words and tactic

tactic

,

strategy

differences

tactic is a specific action within a broader strategy.

tactic

▪They used a tactic to gain the upper hand.

▪They used a strategy to gain the upper hand.

strategy

▪His strategy was well thought out.

▪His method was well thought out.

tactic

,

method – technique

differences

tactic

method – technique

Words with the same origin as tactic

The origin of tactic

tactic comes from the Greek word 'taktikos', which means 'arranging, ordering'.

Word structure

The word can be divided into root 'tact' and suffix 'ic'. 'tact' relates to arrangement, 'ic' makes it an adjective or noun.

Words with the same origin

The root of tactic is 'tact'. Words with the same root include 'tactful' and 'tactician'.

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tactic meaning

tactic :

strategy, method

noun

paraphrasing

Pronunciation

tactic [ˈtæk.tɪk]

Common phrases and grammar about tactic

tactic - Common meaning

noun

strategy, method

Part of Speech Changes for "tactic"

Common Expressions with "tactic"

Important examples of tactic in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

Example of a confusing word: tactic vs. tactic (as a noun)

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

tactic

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

marketing tactics refers to strategies used to promote products.

adopt a tactic means 'use a method'

Differences between similar words and tactic

tactic

,

strategy

differences

tactic

,

method – technique

differences

Words with the same origin as tactic

The origin of tactic

Word structure

Words with the same origin

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