tactic
intermediateB2/ˈtæktɪk/ · tac-tic
A planned method for achieving a specific goal, especially in a competitive situation.
Meanings
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
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.