Definitions for tacticsˈtæk tɪks Random House Webster's College
Dictionary (used with a sing. v.) the science or art of
deploying military or naval forces and maneuvering them in
battle. (used with a pl. v.) the maneuvers themselves. (used
with a pl. v.) any maneuvers for gaining advantage. Origin of
tactics: 1620–30; < Gk taktikḗ the branch of military science
dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by
strategy tactic, tactics, maneuver, manoeuvre(noun) a plan for
attaining a particular goal The military science that deals with
achieving the objectives set by strategy. Manoeuvres used
against an enemy. The employment and ordered arrangement of
forces in relation to each other. the science and art of
disposing military and naval forces in order for battle, and
performing military and naval evolutions. It is divided into
grand tactics, or the tactics of battles, and elementary
tactics, or the tactics of instruction hence, any system or
method of procedure Dictionary of Military and Associated