tactical
- adjective
- /ˈtæktɪkəl/
- Ultimately, the second strategy failed because it lacked a way to convert tactical gains into strategic victory.
- tactical maneuvers
- tactical weapons
- tactical nuclear weapons
They did not praise him for tactical or strategic genius.
- They did not praise him for tactical or strategic genius.
- This the the certification on tactical Med training, trauma training.
- Andre throws the whole tactical game out the window right from the start.
- So we have to learn to be more tactical and how we navigate the world.
- Then last are a few tactical and strategic questions.
- The difference was the, the tactical means by which one would attain this.
- So we'd be, we'd be inserted with, you know, tactical teams going on raids.
- What is a better tactical way of moving toward that?
- Now Putin wants to move nuclear weapons, strategic tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus.
- Wow son, you made a tactical error by dudes.
- And then just pure teaching over this, like tactical things they can take away.
- So a couple of like really tactical things.
- So John's more tactical, which appeases me.
Examples
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Her tactical approach to negotiation helped secure a better deal.
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We'll need special tactical equipment.
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What is a better tactical way of moving toward that?
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But the way things played out on the ground, no tactical information was shared.
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I made a tactical decision to secure my own safety and ensure all yours.
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So we have to learn to be more tactical and how we navigate the world.
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It's an area of tremendous tactical importance.
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Another is the importance of tactical digital command and control systems and the effective dissemination of tactical intelligence.
Academic text (2015) -
In India, where literacy training is provided, there exists a practical, tactical, and emancipatory emphasis.
Academic text (2011) -
The Jewish state has much to offer in the area of intelligence, as well as tactical and doctrinal counterterrorism.
Academic text (2013)
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A planned move to gain an advantage, for example in chess or sport
- Specialized
Information about an enemy or area used to plan quick military and security actions
- Specialized
A ship system that collects and shows military information to help crews make decisions
- Specialized
An alert that tells soldiers about an enemy attack happening right now
How Tactical
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word tactical comes from the word tactic, which originally meant 'to arrange' or 'put in order' for military moves. So to be tactical is to make careful, planned moves to gain an advantage, like arranging pieces on a chessboard.