tactical

adjective

tac·ti·cal ˈtak-ti-kəl How to pronounce tactical (audio)

: of or relating to combat tactics: such as

a(1)

: of or occurring at the battlefront

a tactical defense

a tactical first strike

(2)

: using or being weapons or forces employed at the battlefront

tactical missiles

of an air force : of, relating to, or designed for air attack in close support of friendly ground forces

: of or relating to tactics: such as

(1)

: of or relating to small-scale actions serving a larger purpose

(2)

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

: adroit in planning or maneuvering to accomplish a purpose

tactically

ˈtak-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce tactical (audio)

adverb

Synonyms

advisable
desirable
expedient
judicious
politic
prudent
wise

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Example Sentences

They gained a tactical advantage by joining with one of their competitors. He made a serious tactical error. The planes provided tactical air support for the soldiers on the ground.

Recent Examples on the Web The White House announced Friday that the U.S. is sending an additional $270 million in security assistance to Ukraine, a package that will include additional medium range rocket systems and tactical drones.

Nomaan Merchant And Aamer Madhani, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2022 Ukrainian forces have used U.S.-made rocket launchers and tactical drones to destroy Russian targets and hold at bay Russia’s larger and more heavily equipped forces.

Susie Blann, ajc, 22 July 2022 The postseason results here have fallen off the last three years more as a result of personnel loss than coaching or playing/tactical approach.

Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2022 The package includes dozens of howitzers and 144,000 rounds of ammunition for those weapons, as well as more tactical drones, according to Biden.

Fox News, 25 Apr. 2022 In assessing the Ukrainians’ position in the war, Price cited President Biden’s recent pledge of $800 million in military assistance to Kyiv, which will include howitzers, ammunition and tactical drones.

Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022 The roughly $800 million in additional U.S. military aid announced by Mr. Biden on Thursday will include 72 155mm howitzers, 144,000 artillery rounds and dozens of tactical drones, the Pentagon said.

Thomas Grove, WSJ, 22 Apr. 2022 Getting is a more tactical approach focused on pitching to all who might buy.

Hanna Fitz, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 Though no soccer expert equates SD Loyal’s ability to that of the Galaxy — whose 3-2 record stands third in the 13-team Western Conference — Donovan forecast both teams will take a similar tactical approach.

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

tactic entry 1 or tactic entry 2 + -al entry 1

Note: An early use by the mathematician and occultist John Dee in his preface to Henry Billingsley's translation of Euclid's Elements (1570) is perhaps directly from Greek taktikós + -al entry 1.

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	tactical
释义	tactical adjective tac·ti·cal ˈtak-ti-kəl 1 : of or relating to combat tactics: such as a(1) : of or occurring at the battlefront a tactical defense a tactical first strike (2) : using or being weapons or forces employed at the battlefront tactical missiles b of an air force : of, relating to, or designed for air attack in close support of friendly ground forces 2 a : of or relating to tactics: such as (1) : of or relating to small-scale actions serving a larger purpose (2) : made or carried out with only a limited or immediate end in view b : adroit in planning or maneuvering to accomplish a purpose tactically ˈtak-ti-k(ə-)lē adverb Synonyms advisable desirable expedient judicious politic prudent wise See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences They gained a tactical advantage by joining with one of their competitors. He made a serious tactical error. The planes provided tactical air support for the soldiers on the ground. Recent Examples on the Web The White House announced Friday that the U.S. is sending an additional $270 million in security assistance to Ukraine, a package that will include additional medium range rocket systems and tactical drones. Nomaan Merchant And Aamer Madhani, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2022 Ukrainian forces have used U.S.-made rocket launchers and tactical drones to destroy Russian targets and hold at bay Russia’s larger and more heavily equipped forces. Susie Blann, ajc, 22 July 2022 The postseason results here have fallen off the last three years more as a result of personnel loss than coaching or playing/tactical approach. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2022 The package includes dozens of howitzers and 144,000 rounds of ammunition for those weapons, as well as more tactical drones, according to Biden. Fox News, 25 Apr. 2022 In assessing the Ukrainians’ position in the war, Price cited President Biden’s recent pledge of $800 million in military assistance to Kyiv, which will include howitzers, ammunition and tactical drones. Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022 The roughly $800 million in additional U.S. military aid announced by Mr. Biden on Thursday will include 72 155mm howitzers, 144,000 artillery rounds and dozens of tactical drones, the Pentagon said. Thomas Grove, WSJ, 22 Apr. 2022 Getting is a more tactical approach focused on pitching to all who might buy. Hanna Fitz, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 Though no soccer expert equates SD Loyal’s ability to that of the Galaxy — whose 3-2 record stands third in the 13-team Western Conference — Donovan forecast both teams will take a similar tactical approach. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology tactic entry 1 or tactic entry 2 + -al entry 1 Note: An early use by the mathematician and occultist John Dee in his preface to Henry Billingsley's translation of Euclid's Elements (1570) is perhaps directly from Greek taktikós + -al entry 1. First Known Use 1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1 tactical adjective as in prudent suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances made the tactical move of becoming friendly with the journalism teacher, hoping that this would get him appointed editor of the school newspaper Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance prudent desirable wise politic possible practical expedient judicious advisable beneficial useful advantageous profitable utilitarian feasible practicable opportunistic opportune timely seasonable self-seeking Antonyms & Near Antonyms impractical unwise injudicious imprudent inadvisable unprofitable inexpedient untimely impolitic unfeasible inopportune profitless unseasonable See More
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