tactical

Related to the methods and decisions used to achieve a particular result.

• The coach made a tactical change.
• Moving the meeting was a tactical decision.
• Their tactical mistakes cost them the match.

Common phrases: tactical decision, tactical advantage, tactical mistake

Related to military actions aimed at winning a particular battle or achieving a local military goal.

• The troops needed tactical air support.
• These aircraft have a tactical role.
• The report discusses tactical nuclear weapons.

Common phrases: tactical nuclear weapon, tactical air support, tactical operation

Designed to look like military equipment, often with dark colours and extra attachments.

• He bought a rifle with a tactical appearance.
• The shop sells tactical gear in black.
• A detachable magazine gives the gun a tactical look.

Common phrases: tactical rifle, tactical gear, tactical appearance

Showing cleverness and skill in dealing with a difficult situation.

• Her tactical reply calmed the angry guests.
• He showed tactical skill in handling the dispute.
• Such a delicate matter requires a tactical approach.

Similar words: skilful, clever, adroit

Opposites: clumsy

Common phrases: tactical handling, tactical reply, tactical skill

A computer operation that combines methods for proving a mathematical statement.

• This tactical combines two proof methods.
• The programmer defined a new tactical.
• Several tacticals control how the proof proceeds.

Common phrases: apply a tactical, tactical combinator, define a tactical

A private event where people act out historical battles without an audience.

• Our group attended a tactical last weekend.
• The tactical took place in a remote field.
• Participants wore historical uniforms at both tacticals.

Common phrases: private tactical, weekend tactical, attend a tactical