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The definition of strategic is something done in order to achieve some specific goal, to meet a specific plan, to gain a military advantage or to effectively fight a war.

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If you are trying to acquire a new customer and you show that prospect how the features of your company can meet and exceed their needs, this is an example of strategic selling.
A sophisticated missile that can help your country win the war is an example of a strategic weapon.

See strategic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or having to do with strategy
characterized by sound strategy; favorable; advantageous
1. essential to effective military strategy
2. ☆ operating or designed to operate directly against the military, industrial, etc. installations of an enemy: the Strategic Air Command
required for the effective conduct of a war: strategic materials

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strategically adverb

See strategic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to strategy.
a. Important or essential in relation to a plan of action: a strategic withdrawal.
b. Essential to the effective conduct of war: strategic materials.
c. Highly important to an intended objective: The staff discussed strategic marketing factors.
Intended to destroy the military potential of an enemy: strategic bombing.

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