tactically

Thân thiện

The general moved his troops tactically to secure the hill.

Definition

Adverb 1. In a way that relates to or involves tactics: Pertaining to the specific, often short-term, methods or actions used to achieve a particular goal, especially in a competitive or military context. 2. In a way that shows skillful planning or adroit maneuvering to gain an advantage: Done with careful consideration of immediate actions and their consequences within a larger strategy.

Usage

The adverb "tactically" describes how an action is performed or a decision is made. It emphasizes the immediate, practical methods used to handle a specific situation or gain a local advantage, as opposed to long-term strategic planning.

Examples

• The general tactically repositioned his troops to draw the enemy into a trap.
• She tactically voted for the lesser candidate in the primary to weaken the stronger opponent for the general election.
• In the debate, he tactically conceded a minor point to appear reasonable and gain credibility for his main argument.
• The coach made a tactically astute substitution, bringing on a faster player to exploit the tired defense.

Advanced Usage

• Tactically speaking: Used to introduce a statement focused on the practical, immediate methods of achieving something.
  • Strategically, we want to expand the brand. Tactically speaking, we should first focus on improving our online customer service.
• Tactically sound/brilliant/naive: Common collocations used to judge the quality of a specific action or decision.
  • Surrendering the center of the board was a tactically naive move in the chess match.

Variants and Related Words

• Tactic (noun): A specific action or method planned to achieve a short-term goal.
  • Their main tactic was to delay the vote.
• Tactical (adjective): Relating to or constituting tactics.
  • They made a tactical decision to withdraw.
• Tactician (noun): A person who is skilled in planning tactics.
  • He is a brilliant political tactician.

Synonyms

• Strategically (note: often used for broader, long-term planning, but overlaps in some contexts)
• Calculatedly
• Shrewdly
• Cunningly
• Artfully

Antonyms

• Strategically (when contrasting long-term vs. short-term)
• Impulsively
• Haphazardly
• Ineptly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with regard to tactics
   • the tactically useful province is still firmly in the rebels' hands