tactical

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tac⋅ti⋅cal

[tak-ti-kuh

–adjective

1.	of or pertaining to tactics, esp. military or naval tactics.

2.	characterized by skillful tactics or adroit maneuvering or procedure: tactical movements.

3.	of or pertaining to a maneuver or plan of action designed as an expedient toward gaining a desired end or temporary advantage.

4.	expedient; calculated.

5.	prudent; politic.

Origin:
1560–70; tactic + -al ¹

Related forms:

tac⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb

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tac·ti·cal (tāk'tĭ-kəl)

adj.

Of, relating to, or using tactics.
1. Of, relating to, used in, or involving military or naval operations that are smaller, closer to base, and of less long-term significance than strategic operations.
2. Carried out in support of military or naval operations: tactical bombing.
Characterized by adroitness, ingenuity, or skill.

tac'ti·cal·ly adv.

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