tactical

adjective
UK: /ˈtæktɪkəl/
US: /ˈtæktɪkəl/

  1. Relating to actions planned to achieve a specific goal.

    1. The army made a tactical retreat from the area.
    2. The general planned a tactical maneuver to outflank the enemy forces during the battle.

  2. Done or planned in order to get a short-term advantage.

    1. It was a tactical error to show our hand so early.
    2. The company made a tactical decision to lower prices temporarily to gain market share.

Synonyms

strategic calculated clever cunning
tactical noun

  1. A plan of action designed to achieve a specific goal.

    1. The team needs a better tactical approach.
    2. Her tactical brilliance led the team to victory against all expectations.

  2. Relating to military tactics.

    1. The soldiers practiced tactical drills every day.
    2. The tactical deployment of troops was crucial for securing the border.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tactical" in English means: Relating to actions planned to achieve a specific goal., Done or planned in order to get a short-term advantage..

The phonetic transcription of "tactical" is /ˈtæktɪkəl/ in British English and /ˈtæktɪkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tactical": strategic, calculated, clever, cunning.

Example usage of "tactical": "The army made a tactical retreat from the area.". More examples on the page.