denoting small-scale actions serving a larger purpose: compare strategic

made or carried out with only a limited or immediate end in view

characterized by adroit planning or manoeuvring to accomplish a purpose

said of voting or a vote: made in favour of the candidate most likely to defeat the candidate one least wants to win rather than for the candidate one prefers but who has little chance of winning

of combat tactics: involving operations of local importance or brief duration: compare strategic

said e.g. of nuclear weapons: of or designed for air attack in close support of ground forces: compare strategic