tactically

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Definition of tactically

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adv

  1. in a tactical manner; in a manner calculated to achieve some end.
    “Tactically smart, Leeds' work-rate was also admirable, their players often doubling up on Everton's main threats like Marouane Fellaini, while Victor Anichibe found he had unwelcome, unstinting company throughout.”
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adv

  1. in a tactical manner; in a manner calculated to achieve some end.
    “Tactically smart, Leeds' work-rate was also admirable, their players often doubling up on Everton's main threats like Marouane Fellaini, while Victor Anichibe found he had unwelcome, unstinting company throughout.”
  2. using tactics
  3. in terms of tactics
    “Jesse Helms is my "enemy" because of what he says and does. If he stops, he ceases to be my enemy. Tactically, I'm not about to spend much time trying to change him. I'd rather make it impossible for him to act in ways that oppress me. But the distinction between the person, who can potentially be won over, and the behavior, which is repulsive, is an important one.”

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Etymology

From tactical + -ly.

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