tact

  1. Noun.  The sense of touch; feeling.
  2. Noun.  (music) The stroke in beating time.
  3. Noun.  Sensitive mental touch; peculiar skill or faculty; nice perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances.
  4. Noun.  Careful consideration in dealing with others to avoid giving offense.

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