Meaning & use

tactician

noun·Advanced

A person who is skilled at planning the specific actions needed to achieve a goal.

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The coach is known as a brilliant tactician who adapts his strategy every game.

Napoleon was regarded as one of history's greatest military tacticians.

A note on using this word

Tactician emphasizes skill in short-term, situational planning, while 'strategist' more often implies broader, long-term vision.

Words with a similar meaning

strategistplanner

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