Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Relating to, using, or involving tactics, especially in military or naval operations, and often in contrast to strategy.
- adjective Characterized by adroitness, ingenuity, or skill.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Pertaining or relating to tactics; connected with the art or practice of conducting hostile operations: as, tactical combinations.
- Characterized by adroit planning or management; artfully directed; manœuvering: as, tactical efforts or movements in politics.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective of, or relating to
tactics - adjective of, or relating to
military operations that aresmaller or morelocal thanstrategic ones - adjective
adroit ,skilful oringenious - adjective firearms having a military appearance, typically with a bipod, adjustable stock, and a detachable magazine.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective of or pertaining to tactic or tactics
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Examples
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Thus, the term tactical will not be used in this book, while strategic will be used as an adjective to mean relatively consequential, in patterns after actions are taken as well as in intentions that precede them.
The Rise and Fall of Strategic Planning HENRY MINTZBERG 1994
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Thus, the term tactical will not be used in this book, while strategic will be used as an adjective to mean relatively consequential, in patterns after actions are taken as well as in intentions that precede them.
The Rise and Fall of Strategic Planning HENRY MINTZBERG 1994
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Lovink was one of the first theorists to use the term tactical media, referring to the use of media technologies as a tool to distribute and promote ideas which are contrary and opposed to organized central authorities, such as state governments and transnational corporations.
WN.com - Articles related to UK police asks Internet cafes to monitor customers 2010
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Lovink was one of the first theorists to use the term tactical media, referring to the use of media technologies as a tool to distribute and promote ideas which are contrary and opposed to organized central authorities, such as state governments and transnational corporations.
WN.com - Articles related to UK police asks Internet cafes to monitor customers 2010
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Lovink was one of the first theorists to use the term tactical media, referring to the use of media technologies as a tool to distribute and promote ideas which are contrary and opposed to organized central authorities, such as state governments and transnational corporations.
WN.com - Articles related to UK police asks Internet cafes to monitor customers 2010
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Lovink was one of the first theorists to use the term tactical media, referring to the use of media technologies as a tool to distribute and promote ideas which are contrary and opposed to organized central authorities, such as state governments and transnational corporations.
WN.com - Articles related to UK police asks Internet cafes to monitor customers 2010
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Lovink was one of the first theorists to use the term tactical media, referring to the use of media technologies as a tool to distribute and promote ideas which are contrary and opposed to organized central authorities, such as state governments and transnational corporations.
WN.com - Articles related to UK police asks Internet cafes to monitor customers 2010
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Lovink was one of the first theorists to use the term tactical media, referring to the use of media technologies as a tool to distribute and promote ideas which are contrary and opposed to organized central authorities, such as state governments and transnational corporations.
WN.com - Articles related to UK police asks Internet cafes to monitor customers 2010
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Lovink was one of the first theorists to use the term tactical media, referring to the use of media technologies as a tool to distribute and promote ideas which are contrary and opposed to organized central authorities, such as state governments and transnational corporations.
WN.com - Articles related to UK police asks Internet cafes to monitor customers 2010
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Lovink was one of the first theorists to use the term tactical media, referring to the use of media technologies as a tool to distribute and promote ideas which are contrary and opposed to organized central authorities, such as state governments and transnational corporations.
WN.com - Articles related to UK police asks Internet cafes to monitor customers 2010
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