strategic
word
/stɹəˈtidʒɪk/
struh-TEE-jik
/stɹətˈiːdʒɪk/
struh-TEE-jik
Definition
Planned or done to achieve a specific goal, usually involving careful thinking for the best outcome, especially in business, military, or important decisions.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used as an adjective before nouns like 'plan', 'decision', 'position', or 'move'. Related to long-term or high-level planning. More formal; not typically used in casual speech.
Spanish: estratégicoPortuguese (BR): estratégicoPortuguese (PT): estratégicoChinese (Simplified): 战略性的Chinese (Traditional): 戰略性的Hindi: रणनीतिकArabic: استراتيجيBengali: কৌশলগতRussian: стратегическийJapanese: 戦略的Vietnamese: chiến lượcKorean: 전략적인Turkish: stratejikUrdu: حکمتِ عملیIndonesian: strategis
Example Sentences
The company made a strategic decision to enter a new market.
basic
That was a really strategic move in the negotiation.
natural
He thinks about everything in a strategic way, always planning ahead.
natural
Our success wasn't luck—it was strategic planning all along.
natural
We need a strategic plan to win the game.
basic
She chose a strategic position in the room.
basic