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tactically

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tac⋅ti⋅cal

  [tak-ti-kuhl]
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–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.  

  1. 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.

  3. Characterized by adroitness, ingenuity, or skill.

tac'ti·cal·ly adv.
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