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tactical

[ tak-ti-kuhl ]

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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

/ ˈtæktɪkəl /

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

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

“So, about good for one tactical burst,” the first Air Force official said.

The “tactical” side of artillery—its use on a battlefield—was something Jackson was not called upon to explain.

They thought in their minds the drones had a tactical advantage, so they allowed them to continue for quite some time.

The Russian Air Force also flew additional sorties over the Baltic Sea with tactical strike fighters on Oct. 29.

Nobody really has the control in the tactical environment.

When, however, the retreat was at last ordered, Ney showed to the full his immense tactical ability.

King Robert's military renown does not need the false attribution of tactical discoveries that he certainly did not make.

Tactical use, by the enemy, of the more resilient units of the Landsturm for negotiating Belgian dykes.

The art of leadership consists of applying sound tactical principles to concrete cases on the battlefield.

What fire superiority accomplishes; psychological moment for charge determined by tactical instinct.

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