human wave tactics; brute force approach
Meanings
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human wave tactics; mass infantry assault relying on overwhelming numbers rather than strategy or technology
technicalMilitary term describing attrition warfare where numerical superiority compensates for lack of equipment or training. Historically associated with certain 20th century conflicts.
With outdated equipment, the commander had no choice but to adopt human wave tactics.
This battle cannot rely solely on human wave tactics; it also requires coordination with advanced weapons and equipment.
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Historically, certain famous defensive battles successfully resisted attacks using human wave tactics.
noun
brute-force approach; method of relying on massive manpower rather than efficiency or innovation
derogatoryOften used pejoratively to describe inefficient management or project execution that substitutes quantity of labor for quality, skill, or technological solutions. Common in business and administrative contexts.
We cannot complete this task using a brute-force approach; we need to improve automation levels instead.
Some companies have backward management; when problems arise, they only know how to throw manpower at them, resulting in extremely low efficiency.
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We cannot always rely on brute-force methods; we must depend on technological innovation to increase productivity.