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strategies

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈstɹætədʒiz// UK //stɹˈætədʒɪz// strate·gies

n. detailed plans or methods used to reach a specific goal. You use these when you need to think carefully about how to win a game, finish a project, or solve a problem.

n. detailed plans of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim. Often used in military, business, or educational contexts to describe systematic approaches to problem-solving.


SIMPLE

We need new strategies to improve our sales.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher shared several reading strategies to help the students understand the difficult text more effectively.

COMPLEX

While the initial marketing strategies focused on digital outreach, the firm eventually adopted a multi-channel approach to capture a broader demographic across various regions.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'strategy'; frequently used with verbs like 'develop', 'implement', or 'adopt'.

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