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tactically

adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtæktɪkəɫi// UK //tˈæktɪkli// tac·ti·cal·ly

adv. in a way that is clever and careful, especially when you are trying to win a game or achieve a goal. You use this to describe a move that is planned to get an advantage.

adv. in a manner that is strategically advantageous or carefully planned to achieve a specific objective. Often used to describe military maneuvers or competitive moves in sports.


SIMPLE

The team moved tactically to win the game.

CONTEXTUAL

The general decided to move the troops tactically to avoid detection by the enemy.

COMPLEX

The politician's response was tactically designed to appeal to both the left and the right without alienating either side during the election campaign.

Origin

From tactical + -ly.

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