adverb
Uncommon
strategically
Strategically (adverb) means In a manner that reflects careful, goal-driven planning. Example: “The store's snacks are strategically placed near the checkout.”
adverb
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In a manner that reflects careful, goal-driven planning.
"The store's snacks are strategically placed near the checkout."
How to use strategically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone with a deliberate plan in mind, rather than by chance.
Common pairings
strategically placed
strategically located
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more strategically
- Superlative
- most strategically
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Etymology
From "strategic" plus the adverb suffix "-ally."
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What does “strategically” mean?
The word “strategically” means in a manner that reflects careful, goal-driven planning. In plain terms, done with a deliberate plan in mind, rather than by chance.
How do you use “strategically” in a sentence?
Here is “strategically” used in a sentence: “The store's snacks are strategically placed near the checkout.”
What part of speech is “strategically”?
“Strategically” is an adverb.
Is “strategically” a common word?
“Strategically” is an uncommon word in modern English.