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tactical

[ tak-ti-kuhl ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to tactics, especially the placement of military or naval forces in battle or at the front line of a battle.
  2. characterized by skillful tactics or adroit maneuvering or procedure, especially of military or naval forces:

    tactical movements.

  3. (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.

  4. of or relating to a maneuver or plan of action designed as an expedient toward gaining a desired end or temporary advantage.
  5. expedient; calculated.
  6. prudent; politic.


tactical

/ ˈæɪə /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or employing tactics

    a tactical error

  2. (of weapons, attacks, etc) used in or supporting limited military operations

    tactical bombing

    a tactical missile

  3. skilful or diplomatic

    a tactical manoeuvre

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٲپ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ٲ·پ·· adverb
  • ԴDz·ٲ·پ· adjective
  • non·ٲ·پ·· adverb
  • ܲ·ٲ·پ· adjective
  • un·ٲ·پ·· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tactical1

First recorded in 1560–70; tactic + -al 1
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"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.

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"India will need to weigh the political and tactical advantages of retaliation with the risk of a serious crisis or conflict."

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It is critical, even in Donald Trump’s America, that our activism remain nonviolent, tactical, and practical.

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Amorim tried to play down the significance of his route one tactical switch afterwards.

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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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