tactical
[adjective]
Synonyms: strategic, cunning, diplomatic, shrewd, smart

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Antonyms: strategic
Contrasted words: long-range

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tac‧tic‧al /ˈtæktɪkəl/ adjective

1. relating to what you do to achieve what you want, especially as part of a game or large plan:
Two players were substituted for tactical reasons.
tactical move/decision/ploy
a tactical decision to send in troops
tactical error/mistake/blunder (=a mistake that will harm your plans later)

2. tactical weapon/missile a missile that is sent a short distance in military battle

3. relating to the way military forces are arranged in a battle
—tactically /-kli/ adverb

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