Definition of Stratagem

a scheme or a clever plot, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve a goal

Examples of Stratagem in a sentence

His chess stratagem was so good that he never lost a match.  🔊

Her business stratagem allowed her to quickly rise to the top as a great success.  🔊

With years of tactical experience, the lieutenant used a stratagem to minimize risk of casualties.  🔊

Though he had a clever stratagem, he had underestimated his opponent’s numbers and was faced with defeat.  🔊

His military stratagem allowed him to win the battle despite his limited forces.  🔊

With an effective blackjack stratagem, he was able to beat the house and win some money.  🔊

Though the villain had a devious stratagem, the hero was able to win in the end.  🔊

With the right stratagem, you can accomplish just about any goal.  🔊

His poker stratagem allowed him to beat his friends nearly every week.  🔊

Even the best stratagem can be defeated if it fails to account for all variables.  🔊

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