Tactical

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  • adjective. Relating to, using, or involving tactics, especially in military or naval operations, and often in contrast to strategy.
  • adjective. Characterized by adroitness, ingenuity, or skill.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Pertaining or relating to tactics; connected with the art or practice of conducting hostile operations: as, tactical combinations.
  • Characterized by adroit planning or management; artfully directed; manÅ“uvering: as, tactical efforts or movements in politics.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • adjective. of, or relating to tactics
  • adjective. of, or relating to military operations that are smaller or more local than strategic ones
  • adjective. adroit, skilful or ingenious
  • adjective. having a military appearance, typically with a bipod, adjustable stock, and a detachable magazine.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • adjective. of or pertaining to tactic or tactics
  • Word Usage
    "Thus, the term tactical will not be used in this book, while strategic will be used as an adjective to mean relatively consequential, in patterns after actions are taken as well as in intentions that precede them."
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