adjective

strategic

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adjective

Relating to a carefully thought-out plan aimed at achieving a long-term goal.

"The company made a strategic decision to enter the Asian market."

Relating to large-scale military planning, as opposed to smaller tactical moves.

"The base was considered strategically important during the war."

How to Use Strategic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCarefully planned with a long-term goal in mind, rather than reacting moment to moment.

Common pairings

strategic plan strategic decision strategic importance

more strategic comparative, most strategic superlative

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The company made a _____ decision to enter the Asian market.

From Ancient Greek "strategikos" ("of a general"), from "strategos" ("general, army leader").

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