Strategem
Pronunciation: /ˈstrætɪdʒɛm/
Strategem (noun)
- A carefully planned action meant to achieve a goal, often by surprising or misleading an opponent.
- A smart method or plan used to solve a problem, especially when direct action is difficult.
Examples
- The team used a planned trick to confuse the opponent.
- A planned trick can work when the other side expects nothing.