tactical
adjective/ˈtæktɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #4,402 most common English word
Meaning
relating to carefully planned actions to achieve a specific goal, especially in a military or competitive situation.
Example sentence
The general made the tactical decision to retreat and regroup before launching a new attack.
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