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tactical

adj.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈtæktɪkəɫ// UK //tˈæktɪkəl// tac·ti·cal

adj. planned carefully to help you reach a specific goal. You use this to describe actions that solve a small problem or give you a quick advantage.

adj. relating to small-scale actions or maneuvers designed to achieve a specific, immediate objective. Often contrasted with 'strategic', which refers to long-term or large-scale planning.


SIMPLE

The team made a tactical change to win the game.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager decided on a tactical retreat from the market to preserve capital for a better opportunity later.

COMPLEX

In competitive gaming, players must balance immediate tactical decisions, like positioning and resource management, with a broader strategy that accounts for the opponent's likely endgame moves.

Origin

From tactic + -al.

Usage

Commonly modifies nouns like 'decision', 'advantage', 'error', or 'planning'.

Pitfall

a tactical of the armya tactic of the armyLearners sometimes use the adjective 'tactical' when they need the noun 'tactic'.

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