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tactical
[tak-ti-kuhl]
adjective
of or relating to tactics, especially the placement of military or naval forces in battle or at the front line of a battle.
characterized by skillful tactics or adroit maneuvering or procedure, especially of military or naval forces.
tactical movements.
(of a weapon) short range, as battlefield missiles.
A tactical nuclear weapon would still present significant risks to battlefield troops on both sides of the conflict.
of or relating to a maneuver or plan of action designed as an expedient toward gaining a desired end or temporary advantage.
expedient; calculated.
prudent; politic.
tactical
/ ˈtæktɪkəl /
adjective
of, relating to, or employing tactics
a tactical error
(of weapons, attacks, etc) used in or supporting limited military operations
a tactical missile
tactical bombing
skilful or diplomatic
a tactical manoeuvre
Other Word Forms
- tactically adverb
- nontactical adjective
- nontactically adverb
- untactical adjective
- untactically adverb
Example Sentences
There was no doubt that his Red Bull wasn’t as quick as the otherwise dominant McLaren, but McLaren’s was facing an issue more tactical than mechanical.
“Overall, expect convergence to persist, but with smaller moves and tactical opportunities,” they say.
But this fall, Russian forces have gained the upper hand in the tactical drone contest for the first time.
"This felt more like an opportunity for the fans to come and see the players as opposed to anything they are really going to glean from a tactical point of view."
Former Premier League manager Neil Warnock added: "Farke seemed down and out. He made tactical changes at half-time. Last week he got criticised for making subs too slowly and not reacting quick enough."
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