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stratagem

1 of 1noun
/ˈstrætədʒəm/
Forms:stratagems
1

a clever or cunning maneuver designed to achieve a particular end

  • 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.
  • The team captain orchestrated a stratagem to outplay their opponents in the championship game.
  • The artist used a stratagem to overcome creative block by experimenting with new techniques.
  • The scientist developed a stratagem to conduct a complex experiment with limited resources.
Synonyms:
gambitploy
2

a plan, scheme, or trick used to deceive or outwit an opponent, especially in warfare or politics

  • 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.
  • The con artist's elaborate stratagem involved creating a fake identity to swindle unsuspecting victims.
  • The general devised a stratagem to outmaneuver the enemy's forces and secure victory in the battle.
  • The politician's stratagem to win the election included appealing to the voters' emotions with carefully crafted speeches.
Synonyms:
dodgecontrivance