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strategically

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //stɹəˈtidʒɪkɫi// UK //stɹətˈiːdʒɪkli// strate·gi·cal·ly

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.


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.

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