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strategic

adj.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //stɹəˈtidʒɪk// UK //stɹətˈiːdʒɪk// strate·gic

adj. carefully planned to help you achieve a specific goal, especially a long-term one. It describes actions that are part of a bigger map for success.

adj. relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them. Often used to describe high-level planning in military, business, or political contexts.


SIMPLE

The company made a strategic decision to expand into Asia.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager placed the most experienced staff in the busiest section as a strategic move to improve customer service.

COMPLEX

The board's strategic vision involves a complete digital transformation over the next decade to ensure the firm remains competitive in an increasingly automated global marketplace.

Synonyms
Origin

From Ancient Greek στρατηγικός (stratēgikós, “of or for a general", also "a treatise on strategy”), from στρατηγός (stratēgós, “the leader or commander of an army, a general”), from στρατός (stratós, “army”) + ἄγω (ágō, “I lead, I conduct”).

Usage

Typically precedes the noun it modifies; frequently collocates with 'decision', 'planning', 'move', and 'advantage'.

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