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tactical
/ˈtæktɪkəl/
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What does tactical mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to tactics.
- Of or relating to military operations that are smaller or more local than strategic ones.
- Adroit, skilful or ingenious.
More meanings (3)
adjective
- Having a military appearance, typically with accessories such as a bipod, adjustable stock, detachable magazine or black coloration.
noun
- A combinator of proof tactics.
- A private war reenactment event involving mock battles or skirmishes.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈtæktɪkəl/
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The tactical evolutions have been laid down, and there is rigid adherence thereto, because only thereby may success be achieved.
He quickly realised the tactical weakness of the German method at Ypres, once shorn of its vast initial possibilities of surprise.
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The usual form is that of a very long oval, a mere widening as it were of the tactical order of battle.
Swept up in what I view as a self-righteous crusade against chemical agriculture, they included all fertilizers in this category for tactical reasons.
His tactical knowledge and brainy attack are all the more dangerous, because he has phenomenal power of defence and fighting qualities of the highest order.