tactic

Universal Words noun 1 [C,usually pl.] the particular method you use to achieve sth: They tried all kinds of tactics to get us to go. * This was just the latest in a series of delaying tactics. * The manager discussed tactics with his team. * Confrontation is not always the best tactic. * It's time to try a change of tactic. * They used strong-arm (= aggressive or violent) tactics. 2 (tactics) [pl.] the art of moving soldiers and military equipment around during a battle or war in order to use them in the most effective way compareSTRATEGY