Strategic

/strəˈtiːdʒɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

The company developed a strategic plan to expand its market presence over the next five years.

Essential to the successful conduct of military operations.

The general ordered a strategic withdrawal of troops to preserve their strength for future battles.

Significant in the context of achieving an overarching goal or advantage.

Investing in renewable energy sources is a strategic move to ensure sustainability.

Involving the careful planning and management of resources to achieve a specific goal.

The team's strategic approach allowed them to outmaneuver their competitors.

From Greek 'strategikos', meaning 'of a general, military, pertaining to strategy'.

strategic advantage

A condition that puts one in a favorable position.

strategic planning

The process of defining a strategy and making decisions on allocating resources.

strategic goals

Long-term objectives that guide decision-making.

strategy

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.

tactics

The specific methods and actions used to achieve a strategy.

planning

The process of making plans for something.

Outsmarting opponents in a clever way.

He played it strategic, making moves that caught everyone off guard.

A maneuver or action that's cleverly planned.

Her strategic move at the meeting won her the contract.