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    [Noun]  | "tac*tics" | \ ˈtak-tiks \


    1: the science and art of disposing and maneuvering forces in combat

    2: the art or skill of employing available means to accomplish an end

    3: a system or mode of procedure


    Origin: 1626 ;

     Greek taktikós {see: |tactic:2|tactic:2} + {see: |-ics|-ics}, after New Latin tactica, borrowed from Greek taktiká, noun derivative from neuter plural of taktikós;

    [Noun]  | "tac*tic" | \ ˈtak-tik \


    1: a device for accomplishing an end

    2: a method of employing forces in combat


    Origin: 1640 ;

     Borrowed from New Latin tactica "art of deploying troops in combat," borrowed from Greek taktikḗ (originally modifying téchnē "art, skill "), noun derivative from feminine of taktikós "of ordering or arranging, of ordering troops in combat"; in recent use also as back-formation from {see: |tactics|tactics} {mat|tactic:2|};

    [Noun]  | "delaying tactic" 


    1: something that is done in order to delay a decision, an occurrence, etc.

    [Plural noun]  | "shock tactics" 


    1: actions, images, stories, etc., that surprise and upset people

    [Plural noun]  | "coun*ter*tac*tics" | \ ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈtak-tiks \


    1: the actions, methods, or strategies used to counter an opponent

    2: the science, art, or skill of countering an opponent's tactics


    Origin: 1856 ;

    [Plural noun]  | "tactics" 


    1: the means or procedure for doing something;


      * e.g., " ... refused to stoop to dishonest tactics to win election to the town council "



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    [Noun]  | "tactic" 


    1: something done to achieve a particular goal;


      * e.g., " ... Toddlers use a lot of different tactics to try to get what they want. "



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     [ "tactics" ]

    1: To overcome a sticky situation using un-orthodox and sometimes extreme techniques.( This term only for use in central california )

      * e.g.,  ... That kid was pulling tactics when he broke into the police confiscation storage facility and made off with a grip of yayo! 

     [ "tactics" ]

    1: Name of new 2004 anime aired in Japan about two tengus, a tengu eater, and a dweeby human.

      * e.g.,  ... Kantarou: "Haruka you look fine today." 

     [ "tactics" ]

    1: Tactics are always to blame when you fail in Football Manager. The line is often used by employees of SI Games to deny allegations of the AI cheating.

      * e.g.,  ... "My save game corrupted." 

     [ "tacticalness" ]

    1: The intensity of how tactical a person is being.

      * e.g.,  ... the tacticalness of that assassination was off the charts phil!!!! 

     [ "Tactical" ]

    1: Word frequently used by some policemen who lack communication & people-skills and are more concerned with having cool police-gear than with actually doing good old-fashioned police work.

      * e.g.,  ... "Why's Detective Florentine standing so close and taking notes while interviewing that gang-banger? Dude, that's not tactical." 


     [ "Tactical" ]

    2: Tactical can also relate/refer to anything with more emphasis on equipment, weapons, defensive-training, & Officer-Safety than on getting out there in the street, knocking on doors, talking to the community, and getting the job done.

     [ "Tactics" ]

    1: The renowned Counter-strike play performed by the equally stunning rR clan. Fearsome and relentless, merciless and frustrating, these skills of play will haunt those who play rR forever.

      * e.g.,  ... rR: "Tactics time!" 

     [ "tactic" ]

    1: Basically a 12oz shot of liqour done early in the night to guarantee you get fucked up. Generally cheap liqour such as vladimir vodka is used. A person doing a tactic is usually in need of a chaser.

      * e.g.,  ... Ex: "Yo dude, the dance starts in an hour and I can't dance unless I'm trashed. Want to do a tactic?" 


     [ "tactic" ]

    2: Common amongst tactic doers is the practice of a pre-shot announcement of the night's goal.


     [ "tactic" ]

    3: Ex: "Tonight I'm going to get a bj from Sarah."


     [ "tactic" ]

    4: Also common amongst tactic doers is the practice of a post-shot speech or words of wisdom.


     [ "tactic" ]

    5: Ex: "Goatees originated in ancient rome. When a man was caught fucking a goat, the villagers would shave off the sides of the beard so everyone in the village knew that this man was a goatfucker. And that's why we call goatees 'goatfuckers'."

     [ "Tactic" ]

    1: An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.

      * e.g.,  ... Here is my tactic on how we can win the next competition. 

     [ "Tactical" ]

    1: The idea of taking a crap before you go out to makes sure you dont have to crap in a dingy public bathroom

      * e.g.,  ... P1: we should get going now P2: wait i need to take a tactical first before we leave 

     [ "tactical" ]

    1: The threat or action of doing bodily harm to someone, usually with bare hands.

      * e.g.,  ... Dude, you'd best get outta my grill before I go tactical on 'yo ass. 

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