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tactical

  • adjective
  • /ˈtæktɪk(ə)l/

Of or relating to tactics.

Other meanings

  1. Of or relating to military operations that are smaller or more local than strategic ones.

  2. adroit, skilful or ingenious.

Related words

  • aerotactical
  • multitactical
  • psychotactical
  • TACAN
  • tacticality
  • nontactical
  • tactically
  • tactical air commander
  • tactical air control center
  • tactical area
  • tactical assembly area
  • tactical call sign

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