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tact
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tact
(noun)
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tact
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ˈ
tækt/
noun
tact
/
ˈ
tækt/
noun
Learner's definition of TACT
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:
the ability to do or say things without offending or upsetting other people
The peace talks required great
tact
on the part of both leaders.
I was surprised by his lack of
tact
.
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