Meaning & use
tactician
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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