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tactic

/ˈtæktɪk/
tac · tic ˈtæk · tɪk
English Definition
n. an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end
中文释义
策略,战术
Significado en Español
táctica
한국어 뜻
전술, 전략
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chiến thuật, sách lược
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Example Sentence

The coach used a new tactic to win.

教练采用了一种新战术来赢得比赛。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “tactic”:

  1. A outcome
  2. B result
  3. C consequence
  4. D strategy
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D — strategy. “tactic” means n. an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The clever ______ helped the small team defeat the much larger one.

  1. A tactic
  2. B rumor
  3. C accident
  4. D mistake
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A — tactic. “tactic” means n. an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end

Common questions about “tactic”

What does “tactic” mean?

tactic — n. an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end. In Chinese: 策略,战术.

How do you pronounce “tactic”?

tactic is pronounced /ˈtæktɪk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: tac · tic.

How do you use “tactic” in a sentence?

The coach used a new tactic to win. (教练采用了一种新战术来赢得比赛。)

What are synonyms for “tactic”?

strategy, maneuver, approach — all close in meaning to tactic (n. an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end).

Is “tactic” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. tactic appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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