Take a different tack vs. Take a different tact

Take a different tack

/teɪk ə ˈdɪfərənt tæʔ/

To approach a situation or problem from a new perspective or strategy

Examples:

After the disagreement, she decided to take a different tack.Instead of arguing, he took a different tack and listened.Feeling stuck, they took a different tack to solve the problem.

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Take a different tact

/teɪk ə ˈdɪfrənt tækt/

To approach a problem or situation in a new or different way.

Examples:

She decided to take a different tact and approach the issue with empathy.The team took a different tact to increase sales and focused on digital marketing.Instead of arguing, he took a different tact and listened carefully.

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Ways to tell them apart:

• Tack refers to a course of action or policy, like a sailing direction, making it a logical choice when discussing changing strategies.
• Tact relates to sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues, so it doesn't logically fit in phrases about changing approach.
• Remember, when changing an approach or strategy, youre adjusting your tack,' as sailors do with sails.
• Tack and strategy both have the letter k whereas tact and sensitivity do not.
• Think of tack as taking a turn, while tact involves social finesse.