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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

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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

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of tactical1

First recorded in 1560–70; tactic + -al 1
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They were "conducting a mission to repair and tow an immobilised tactical vehicle" when they went missing, the statement said.

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"It needs skill, and physical and tactical training. It cannot be accomplished through politics."

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Players have talked of his considered team talks and detailed tactical presentations; his interviews with the media have been measured, thoughtful and wide-ranging.

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