tactical
ˈtæktɪkəl
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Definition of tactical - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
smart planningskillful or clever in achieving a goal
  • Her tactical approach to negotiations was impressive.
cunning strategic
2.
strategyTECH.related to tactics or strategic planningTECH.
  • The team made a tactical decision to delay the launch.
calculated planned strategic
3.
militaryTECH.related to small-scale military operationsTECH.
  • The tactical unit was deployed to the conflict zone.
operational strategic
4.
firearmsRareUShaving a military appearance with specific accessoriesRareUS
  • He bought a tactical rifle with a detachable magazine.
military strategic
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Expressions with tactical

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planned action to gain advantage
The army executed a tactical maneuver to outflank the enemy.
move made to gain a tactical end
The general executed a tactical manoeuvre to outflank the enemy.
vote intended to influence the result
His tactical vote was aimed at ensuring a coalition government.
special equipment or clothing used for military or survival tasks
He packed his tactical gear before the mission.
intelligence needed for planning tactical operations
Tactical intelligence was crucial for the mission's success.
practical short-term help that aids carrying out a planned action
The analytics team offered tactical support for the new product launch.

Origin of tactical

Greek, taktikos (of or pertaining to arrangement)

Terms with tactical included in their meaning

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military
tactical air force unit with multiple flights
figurative
competitive world of commerce seen as a set of tactical moves
sports
location on a playing area affecting scoring chance or tactical advantage
military tactics
perform a tactical movement in military
tactical move
strategy to gain advantage in a situation
tactical location
point occupied by troops for tactical reasons
police
specialized police unit for tactical operations
tactical movement
move around a corner while clearing each angle

Examples of tactical in a sentence

  • The tactical layout of the store increased sales significantly.
  • They developed a tactical plan to improve sales.
  • Her tactical approach helped win the negotiation.
  • They planned a tactical maneuver to surprise the enemy.
  • The general discussed tactical strategies with his officers.
  • The tactical vest was equipped with multiple pouches.

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  1. French:tactique, militaire, ...
  2. German:taktisch, militärisch, ...
  3. Italian:tattico, strategico, ...
  4. Spanish:táctico, de combate, ...
  5. Portuguese:tático, operacional, ...
  6. Chinese:策略性的, 战术的, ...
  7. Japanese:戦略的な, 戦術的な, ...
  8. Arabic:تَكْتِيكِيّ, اسْتراتِيجِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:טַקְטִי, אַסְטְרָטֵגִי, ...
  10. Russian:тактический, стратегический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тактичний, плановий, ...
  12. Hindi:रणनीतिक, सामरिक, ...

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