C2
strategy vs tact vs tactic
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| strategynoun/ˈstræt.ə.dʒi/ | Meaning a careful plan for reaching a goal over a long time | Goes with — | Example The company has a clear strategy for selling its products in new countries. |
| tactnoun/tækt/ | Meaning the ability to say or do things without upsetting or offending other people | Goes with with tact | Example She handled the angry parents with great tact. |
| tacticnoun/ˈtæk.tɪk/ | Meaning a planned action or method used to achieve a particular goal | Goes with change tactics | Example The coach changed tactics at half-time, and the team scored twice. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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