Tactical

Pronunciation: /ˈtæktɪkəl/

Tactical (adjective)

  1. related to careful planning to achieve a short-term goal.
  2. related to military actions or strategies used in a specific situation.
  3. related to actions planned to gain an advantage in politics.

Examples

  • The team made a tactical decision to delay the launch.
  • A tactical approach was needed to solve the immediate problem.

Common collocations: tactical decision, tactical move, tactical assault, tactical unit, tactical retreat

Synonyms of Tactical

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Tactical

  • when describing actions taken without forethought