tactical

🇺🇸 /ˈtæktɪkl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtæktɪkl/
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adjective
C1

related to the specific way you use to achieve a goal

Telling your boss you were looking for a new job was a tactical error.

R

planned in detail to reach a certain goal

a tactical decision

R

used or effective for a short distance or time

tactical nuclear weapons

R

related to military tactics

He was given tactical command of the operation.

translation

adj. related to the specific way you use to achieve a goal; planned in detail to reach a certain goal; used or effective for a short distance or time; related to military tactics