tactic
//ˈtæktɪk//
Noun
tacticSingular
tacticsPlural
1
A planned action or strategy carefully designed to achieve a specific goal or objective
The team used a new tactic to win the game.
2
A method or approach used to deal with a particular situation or problem
We need to try a different tactic to solve this problem.
3
In military contexts, the art or science of disposing armed forces in order of battle and performing military or naval evolutions
The general studied tactics to improve the army's battlefield performance.