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strategic Definition

stra·tegic (strə tē′jik)

adjective

  1. of or having to do with strategy
  2. 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
  4. required for the effective conduct of a war strategic materials
Also strategical stra·te′gi·cal

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strategic Synonyms

strategic

modif.

  1. Clever

    cunning, diplomatic, tricky; see dishonest 1.

  2. Crucial

    vital, decisive, imperative; see important 1, necessary 1.

strategic Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • particularly: The invocation to Book 9 likewise frames mourning as empowering, in this instance as a particularly strategic defense against the charge of agency.
  • also: There are also strategic investment opportunities in environmental technologies, food and drink processing and in specific areas of the energy market.
  • even: The zonal offices are independent to the point where even strategic decisions can be taken by them.
  • once: Once strategic and business plans are in place the governing body will have a continuing responsibility to ensure that the organization follows them.

Modifies a noun

  • alliance: To bring the theory to life, there are several case studies showing how strategic alliances work in practice.
  • partnership: Sounds like a strategic partnership in the making, no?
  • planning: Has the MA been used in strategic business planning?
  • objective: Our new private sector renewal strategy sets out our strategic objectives for the future, with detailed action plans to support our existing activity.
  • direction: On major projects, we can advise on strategic direction.
  • thinking: This group included: Strategic thinking at all levels.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: Whether its role can become strategic depends on the approach to its use as a turnaround system.