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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: Compare strategic ( def 4b ).
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
/ ˈæɪə /
adjective
- of, relating to, or employing tactics
a tactical error
- (of weapons, attacks, etc) used in or supporting limited military operations
tactical bombing
a tactical missile
- skilful or diplomatic
a tactical manoeuvre
Derived Forms
- ˈٲپ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ٲ·پ·· adverb
- ԴDz·ٲ·پ· adjective
- non·ٲ·پ·· adverb
- ܲ·ٲ·پ· adjective
- un·ٲ·پ·· adverb
Example Sentences
"Selection is based on tactical picks and the girls that have been more consistent in the tournament in the skillsets that we require on the weekend," Mitchell added.
"India will need to weigh the political and tactical advantages of retaliation with the risk of a serious crisis or conflict."
It is critical, even in Donald Trump’s America, that our activism remain nonviolent, tactical, and practical.
Amorim tried to play down the significance of his route one tactical switch afterwards.
It was also around this time a smattering of fans started to voice their frustration with Ange-ball and Postecoglou's lack of tactical plan B.
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