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tactic

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/ˈtæktɪk/ · tac-tic

A planned method for achieving a specific goal, especially in a competitive situation.

Meanings

nounformal

A planned method for achieving a specific goal, especially in a competitive situation.

کسی مخصوص مقصد کو حاصل کرنے کے لیے طے شدہ طریقہ کار، خاص طور پر ایک مقابلے کی صورت میں۔

چالاکی

chaalaaki

Formal: حکمت عملی

Synonyms

strategymethodapproachحکمت عملیطریقہچال

Antonyms

disorganizationchaosineffectivenessغیر منظمخرابیبے اثر

Common Collocations

  • military tactics
  • business tactics
  • tactics for success

Example Sentences

The military used various tactics to outsmart the enemy.

فوج نے دشمن کو چالاکی سے بے وقوف بنانے کے لیے مختلف چالاکیاں استعمال کیں۔

Fauj ne dushman ko chaalaaki se be-waqoof banane ke liye mukhtalif chaalaakiyan istemaal ki.

In business, effective tactics can lead to higher profits.

کاروبار میں مؤثر چالاکیاں زیادہ منافع کی طرف لے جا سکتی ہیں۔

Karobar mein mo'asar chaalaakiyan zyada munafa ki taraf le ja sakti hain.

The team's tactics were well-planned to ensure victory.

ٹیم کی چالاکیاں فتح کو یقینی بنانے کے لیے اچھی طرح سے منصوبہ بند تھیں۔

Team ki chaalaakiyan fatah ko yaqini banane ke liye achi tarah se mansoobah band thin.

Easily Confused With

strategy:While 'strategy' refers to a long-term plan, 'tactic' pertains to short-term actions within that plan.

Word Family

tactical
adjectiveحکمت عملی
tactician
nounچالاک

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'tactic' as a small step towards a larger strategy.

Picture a chessboard where each move is a tactic leading towards victory.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

بنا ہے جوشِ شوق میں کشتیاں، چلو چلیں، دیکھیں گے چالاکی کیسا ہے

Bana hai josh-e-shauq mein kashtiyan, chalo chalein, dekhenge chaalaaki kaisa hai

In the fervor of passion, we set sail, let’s go and see what cleverness is like.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو جیتے ہیں وہی چالاک ہوتے ہیں

Jo jeetay hain wahi chaalaak hotay hain

Only those who win are the clever ones.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "taktikos" — of the army

First known use: 19th century

The word 'tactic' originates from the Greek 'taktikos', which means of or pertaining to arrangement or order, particularly in a military context. It evolved into English in the early 19th century.