positional advantage

collocation in English

meaningsofpositionalandadvantage

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positional
adjective
uk
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən.əl/us
/pəˈzɪʃ.ən.əl/
relating to position, especially ...
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advantage
noun
uk
/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/us
/ədˈvæn.t̬ɪdʒ/
a condition giving a greater chance ...
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(Definition ofpositionalandadvantagefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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However, if everyone has it, then the scope for gaining such apositionaladvantageis removed.
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Second, pursuit of "positionaladvantage" through enhancement of some traits, such as height, risks being either self-defeating or unfair.
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However, individuals using enhancements with a view to gaining apositionaladvantageare attempting to circumvent it.
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It becomes more decisive if the stronger side has apositionaladvantage.
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This is often done in conjunction with attempts to gainpositionaladvantageor gain control of the balance of an opponent.
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It was used when the initial relative position of the submarine and its target did not give the attacking submarine apositionaladvantage.
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This position would give it sufficientpositionaladvantage.
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Maneuver is the movement of forces in relation to the enemy to gainpositionaladvantage.
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This process of 180 degree rolls and reversed turns can be repeated many times while each pilot seeks apositionaladvantagethrough energy management, and seeks to avoid a disadvantage.
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Since positional advantages are often smaller than those due to difference in material value, exchanges to gain apositionaladvantageare commonly even exchanges in terms of material.
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Exchanges may be made to clear out pieces to be relieved from cramped situations or incur other positional advantages or avoid positional disadvantages.
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Variations are shown to lead to different positional advantages and disadvantages for the two players in certain overall game situations.
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