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strategy

n. C / U
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈstɹætədʒi// UK //stɹˈætədʒi// strat·e·gy Academic General-service

n. a careful plan or method for achieving a specific goal. You use this word when talking about how to win a game, grow a business, or solve a big problem.

n. a high-level plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim. Frequently used in military, business, and game contexts to describe long-range planning as opposed to immediate tactics.


SIMPLE

We need a new strategy to win the next football match.

CONTEXTUAL

The company's marketing strategy focuses on social media campaigns to attract younger customers.

COMPLEX

Faced with declining market share and aggressive new competitors, the board convened an emergency meeting to overhaul their long-term corporate strategy.

Synonyms
Origin

From Ancient Greek στρατηγία (stratēgía, “office of general, command, generalship”), from στρατηγός (stratēgós, “the leader or commander of an army, a general”), from στρατός (stratós, “army”) + ἄγω (ágō, “I lead, I conduct”).

Usage

Often followed by an infinitive verb ('a strategy to win') or the preposition 'for' ('a strategy for winning').

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