Stratagem

Pronunciation: /ˈstrætədʒəm/

Stratagem (noun)

  1. A clever plan or trick used to achieve a goal or gain an advantage.
  2. A specific method or approach used in a situation to outsmart others.

Examples

  • A clever plan can often lead to unexpected success.
  • A tactical move can change the outcome of a game.

Common collocations: develop a stratagem, implement a stratagem, execute a tactical move, plan a tactical move

Synonyms of Stratagem

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Stratagem

  • — Lack of planning or foresight in actions.
  • — Acting without a premeditated plan.