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tactical

Main Entry:: tac·ti·cal
Pronunciation:: \ˈtak-ti-kəl\
Function:: adjective
Date:: 1570

1: of or relating to combat tactics: as a (1): of or occurring at the battlefront <a tactical defense> <a tactical first strike> (2): using or being weapons or forces employed at the battlefront <tactical missiles> bof an air force : of, relating to, or designed for air attack in close support of friendly ground forces 2 a: of or relating to tactics: as (1): of or relating to small-scale actions serving a larger purpose (2): made or carried out with only a limited or immediate end in view b: adroit in planning or maneuvering to accomplish a purpose

— tac·ti·cal·ly

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\-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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