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tact n

Tact means skill in saying or doing things without offending. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of tact

  • skill in saying or doing things without offending

Usage examples of tact

She showed tact by telling him the presentation needed clearer slides instead of saying it was confusing and dull.

It takes tact to correct your boss in public without making the boss feel embarrassed.

When the client rejected the design, Luis used tact and asked which parts felt off rather than arguing.

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