strategy

Strategy is defined as a plan of action.

(noun)

An example of a strategy is the soccer team using a specific play from their coach in order to win.

The definition of strategy is a military plan for positioning troops for battle.

(noun)

An example of strategy is the general’s order for his troops to move south towards the enemy line.

See strategy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. strategies

1. the science of planning and directing large-scale military operations, specif. (as distinguished from tactics) of maneuvering forces into the most advantageous position prior to actual engagement with the enemy
2. a plan or action based on this
1. skill in managing or planning, esp. by using stratagems
2. a stratagem or artful means to some end

Origin: Fr stratégie < Gr stratēgia, generalship < stratēgos: see stratagem

Sometimes, esp. for strategysense , strategics

noun

See strategy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. strat·e·gies

a. The science and art of using all the forces of a nation to execute approved plans as effectively as possible during peace or war.
b. The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of large-scale combat operations.
A plan of action resulting from strategy or intended to accomplish a specific goal. See Synonyms at plan.
The art or skill of using stratagems in endeavors such as politics and business.

Origin:

Origin: French stratégie

Origin: , from Greek stratēgiā, office of a general

Origin: , from stratēgos, general; see stratagem

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