ScienceAugust 13, 2026

tradecraft

TRAYD-kraft

Definition

The techniques, methods, and practices used by intelligence agencies to conduct clandestine operations, gather information, or maintain security.

Etymology

The word is a compound of the Middle English 'trade' (a path or course) and 'craft' (skill or cunning). It originally referred to the skills required for a manual occupation before being adopted into espionage jargon in the 20th century.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the professional, methodical nature of a 'honeypot' intelligence operation, framing it as standard CIA procedure.

Lioness S3E2: Subdermal GPS Is Impossible; Honeypot Op Is Straight CIA Doctrine

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