Synonyms for
Tactical
Definition
relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military end
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- tactical advantage
- tactical error
- tactical decision
- tactical move
- tactical retreat
- tactical planning
- tactical approach
Word family
noun tactic
adverb tactically
Usage note
Often used in military, business, or sports contexts to describe actions or plans designed to achieve a specific, short-term objective. It is distinct from 'strategic', which refers to broader, long-term goals.
Example sentences
- The coach made a tactical decision to send in his best player.
- The army used tactical maneuvers to gain an advantage in battle.
- The detective used tactical questioning to solve the crime.
- The politician made a tactical move to gain more votes.
- The business owner used tactical marketing strategies to increase sales.
Quotes
'In war, the human factor and the tactical factor are as intertwined as the heart and the mind. You can have the best equipment in the world, but if you don't have trained soldiers to operate it, it's useless.' - H.R. McMaster
'Tactical thinking sometimes involves choosing the lesser of various evils.' - Robert L. Smith
'Tactical thinking is the ability to understand the immediate situation and act accordingly.' - Robert Greene