tactical

(takti kəl)

adjective

  1. of or having to do with tactics, esp. in military or naval maneuvers
  2. characterized by or showing cleverness and skill in tactics

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See tactical in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or using tactics.
  2. a. Of, relating to, used in, or involving military or naval operations that are smaller, closer to base, and of less long-term significance than strategic operations.
    b. Carried out in support of military or naval operations: tactical bombing.
  3. Characterized by adroitness, ingenuity, or skill.

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  • tacˈti·cal·ly adverb

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