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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.

    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

    a tactical missile

    tactical bombing

  3. skilful or diplomatic

    a tactical manoeuvre

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • tactically adverb
  • nontactical adjective
  • nontactically adverb
  • untactical adjective
  • untactically adverb
  • ˈٲپ adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tactical1

First recorded in 1560–70; tactic + -al 1
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"He was brave, it looked like the race would be tactical but he took it on from two laps out," said Danny.

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This level of secrecy was not just tactical: it reflected the council's critical role in Hamas's strategic decision-making, especially in preparation for what became the most complex and deadly attack in the organisation's history.

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Shortly after the raid began Friday — before the tear gas and tactical vehicles came to quell the unrest — the rapid response members arrived.

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Gyokeres is known for his intelligent movement and intense work-rate, while his blend of physical strength, technical skill and tactical awareness have earned him admiring glances from clubs.

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More than 300 police officers, including a specialist Cobra tactical unit which handles attacks and hostage situations, were deployed to the school.

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