Tactical

//ˈtæktɪk(ə)l// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A combinator of proof tactics.

    "The repeat that we use here is called a tactical, or tactic combinator. The behavior of repeat t is to loop through running t, running t on all generated subgoals, running t on their generated subgoals, and so on. When t fails at any point in this search tree, that particular subgoal is left to be handled by later tactics."

  2. 2
    A private war reenactment event involving mock battles or skirmishes.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to tactics. not-comparable

    "As in the 1-0 win against Norway in Oslo, this was an England performance built on the foundations of solid defence and tactical discipline."

  2. 2
    Of or relating to military operations that are smaller or more local than strategic ones. not-comparable

    "tactical nuclear weapon"

  3. 3
    Adroit, skilful or ingenious. not-comparable
  4. 4
    Having a military appearance, typically with accessories such as a bipod, adjustable stock, detachable magazine or black coloration. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or pertaining to tactic or tactics wordnet

Synonyms

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acuteadeptadroitadvisablearcharranged

Example

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"Tom's skill at climbing the corporate ladder is shown not only by his interoffice political maneuvering, but by the way he lays out his course of action with tactical precision."

Etymology

From tactic + -al.

Related phrases

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