Word
strategically
Phoneticsstrate·gi·cal·ly
US/stɹəˈtidʒɪkɫi/
UK/stɹətˈiːdʒɪkli/
Definition
adv. doing something as part of a careful plan to reach a specific goal. You use this when someone thinks ahead to get an advantage.
adv. in a manner that relates to long-term plans or goals, specifically to gain a competitive advantage. Often describes the calculated placement of resources or the timing of actions.
Examples
“The company strategically placed its new office near the airport.”
“The candidate strategically chose to visit swing states during the final week of the election campaign.”
“By strategically diversifying its investment portfolio, the firm managed to remain profitable despite the sudden downturn in the global technology sector.”
Examples
simple
“The company strategically placed its new office near the airport.”
contextual
“The candidate strategically chose to visit swing states during the final week of the election campaign.”
complex
“By strategically diversifying its investment portfolio, the firm managed to remain profitable despite the sudden downturn in the global technology sector.”
Usage
Typically modifies verbs related to planning, placing, or acting; can also appear at the start of a sentence to frame an entire clause.
Pitfall
He acted strategic to win.
He acted strategically to win.
Learners often use the adjective form 'strategic' when the adverb 'strategically' is required to modify the verb.
Real-World Examples
Common in science and business writing
“Edward’s long and bloody campaign was nearly over, except for this one castle, which inconveniently happened to perch along a strategically important road to Edinburgh.” “This means that sexual role labels are often chosen strategically, decided not only by sexual preferences but also by wider social norms and cultural contexts that may vary across generations and settings.” Collocations
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