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adjectiveof or relating to tactics, especially military or naval tactics. characterized by skillful tactics or adroit maneuvering or procedure: tactical movements. 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. Origin of tacticalFirst recorded in 1560–70; tactic + -al1 OTHER WORDS FROM tacticaltac·ti·cal·ly, adverbnon·tac·ti·cal, adjectivenon·tac·ti·cal·ly, adverbun·tac·ti·cal, adjective un·tac·ti·cal·ly, adverb Words nearby tacticaltacrine hydrochloride, tacrolimus, tact, tactful, tactic, tactical, Tactical Air Command, tactical unit, tactical voting, tactical wire, tactician Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for tactical“So, about good for one tactical burst,” the first Air Force official said. New U.S. Stealth Jet Can’t Fire Its Gun Until 2019|Dave Majumdar|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST The “tactical” side of artillery—its use on a battlefield—was something Jackson was not called upon to explain. Stonewall Jackson, VMI’s Most Embattled Professor|S. C. Gwynne|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST They thought in their minds the drones had a tactical advantage, so they allowed them to continue for quite some time. Obama’s Deadly Informants: The Drone Spotters of Pakistan|Umar Farooq, Syed Fakhar Kakakhel|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST The Russian Air Force also flew additional sorties over the Baltic Sea with tactical strike fighters on Oct. 29. Are Russian Bombers Flying Nuclear Drills Near Europe—Or Just Testing NATO’s Defenses?|Dave Majumdar|October 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nobody really has the control in the tactical environment. Air Force Pilots Say They're Flying Blind Against ISIS|Dave Majumdar|October 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST The tactical lessons conned in his tent would vanish in a sort of stage-fright when he tried to practise them in public. Military Reminiscences of the Civil War V1|Jacob Dolson Cox Much wisdom is demanded of an Irish leader in deciding the tactical questions arising from the vicissitudes of British parties. Ireland and the Home Rule Movement|Michael F. J. McDonnell I have no wish to disparage the strategical and tactical ability which were displayed in the conduct of the campaign. Political and Literary essays, 1908-1913|Evelyn Baring What Strachan desired was a cruiser fit to take a tactical part in a fleet action. Some Principles of Maritime Strategy|Julian Stafford Corbett He smiled grimly; that was an accurate description of his own tactical procedure at the moment.
British Dictionary definitions for tactical
adjectiveof, relating to, or employing tacticsa tactical error (of weapons, attacks, etc) used in or supporting limited military operationsa tactical missile; tactical bombing skilful or diplomatica tactical manoeuvre Derived forms of tacticaltactically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to tacticaldiplomatic, calculated, clever, cunning, deliberate, planned, politic, prudent, skillful, smart, well-planned |