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warfighting

warfighting

1 7.9
The act of fighting in a war
  • noun
  • /ˈwɔːrˌfaɪtɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : guerra
  • "Information is the key element in today's warfighting, more critical than guns or butter.
  • warfighting mission
  • warfighting and peacekeeping

Examples

  • The experiment was part of Limited Objective Exercise One (LOE-1) conducted by the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory.

    Blog text (19)
  • That's why the Navy is a leader in pursuing our warfighting advantage through innovation in energy.

    Blog text (12)
  • And what would become of the traditional warfighting mission?

    Academic text (1998)
  • Your first priority is, of course, to make the ship the best possible warfighting unit.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • The man who did the most to make this new warfighting strategy a reality speaks out about why and how it happened.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • Operating relevant capabilities on, above, and under the sea is the essence of Navy warfighting.

    Blog text (12)
  • However, the current system does not permit commanders to concentrate their efforts on the business of warfighting.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Thus, the military must adopt an identity that encompasses warfighting, peacekeeping, and disaster relief roles.

    Academic text (1994)
  • During the War of 1812, America called on the Navy and its warfighting sailors to preserve our country's security and prosperity.

    Blog text (12)
  • Modern warfighting requires advanced technology and strategy to succeed in combat.

Synonyms

warfare
vswarfighting
166 5.3

Groups fight each other using soldiers and weapons

is used mainly in military contexts and focuses on organized operations

Antonyms

199 3.7

Solving a problem or ending a disagreement

How Intense

war
1.0
warfare
166 5.3
warfighting
  • Specialized
1 7.9
battle
1.4
fight
1.0
skirmish
22 6.4

Surface Forms

warfighting singular
warfightings plural

Morphology

warfighting = war + fight (transparent) = war + fight + ing

Formed from 'war' + 'fight' + '-ing'; the noun sense referring to methods or actions of warfare is a straightforward nominalization.

Etymology

Warfighting comes from war ('a big fight between countries') and fight ('to battle'), so the word names the act or methods of fighting in war, including training, tactics, and planning.