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tactically

adverb

Simple meaning

In a manner calculated to achieve some end.

Pronunciation

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taktihkuhlee

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ˈtæktɪkəli

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Definition

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adverb

  1. With regard to tactics

    “The tactically useful province is still firmly in the rebels' hands.”

  2. Using tactics

  3. In a tactical manner; in a manner calculated to achieve some end.

  4. In terms of tactics

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Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
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  • “The tactically useful province is still firmly in the rebels' hands.”adverb

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tactically importanttactically usefultactically necessarytactically wisetactically advantageoustactically correct

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  • tacticaladjectiveBase word

    Of or pertaining to tactic or tactics.

Word family

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  • tacticnounDerived noun · specialist

    A plan for attaining a particular goal.

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