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Stratagem
01
a clever or cunning maneuver designed to achieve a particular end
Examples
The clever entrepreneur devised a stratagem to enter a competitive market by offering a unique product.
The student came up with a stratagem to solve a difficult math problem by breaking it down into smaller steps.
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.
The chess champion employed a brilliant stratagem to corner their opponent's king and secure victory.
