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tactic

/ˈtæktɪk/
English Definition
n. an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end
中文释义
策略,战术
Example Sentence

The marketing team adopted a new tactic of offering free trials to attract a wider customer base.

营销团队采用了提供免费试用这一新策略,以吸引更广泛的客户群。

Synonyms
strategy maneuver approach
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “tactic”?

  1. A One side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.
  2. B Supporter follower advocate
  3. C An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end
  4. D Beginner
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C — An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end. “tactic” means an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end”?

  1. A facet
  2. B novice
  3. C partisan
  4. D tactic
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D — tactic. “tactic” means an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.

Common questions about “tactic”

What does “tactic” mean?

tactic — 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/.

How is “tactic” used in a sentence?

The marketing team adopted a new tactic of offering free trials to attract a wider customer base. (营销团队采用了提供免费试用这一新策略,以吸引更广泛的客户群。)

What are synonyms for “tactic”?

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

Is “tactic” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. tactic is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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