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Stratagem
01
a clever or cunning maneuver designed to achieve a particular end
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
stratagems
Examples
The clever entrepreneur devised a stratagem to enter a competitive market by offering a unique product.
02
a plan, scheme, or trick used to deceive or outwit an opponent, especially in warfare or politics
Examples
The spy devised a cunning stratagem to infiltrate the enemy's fortress undetected.
