Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - tactics

ˈtæktɪks n.pl. 1 (also treated as sing.) the art of disposing armed forces esp. in contact with an enemy (cf. STRATEGY). 2 a the plans and means adopted in carrying out a scheme or achieving some end. b a skilful device or devices. øøtactician n. [mod.L tactica f. Gk taktika neut.pl. f. taktos ordered f. tasso arrange]