Tactics Definition & Meaning

tactics
noun
  1. the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
  2. a plan for attaining a particular goal

"Tactics" in song lyrics

See how tactics is used in real songs:

  • "Captive, stop it, short, from the tactics"
    60 Second Assassin f/ Planet Asia — The Throne
  • "So put away your house-raidin' tactics,"
    69 Boyz — Survival of Da Fittest
  • "Tryin to tell the shorties these ghetto survival tactics"
    Akrobatik — Front Steps

Usage tips for "tactics"

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