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strategic

Pronunciation: /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
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Definition of strategic

adjective

  • 1relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them:strategic planning for the organization is the responsibility of top management
  • designed or planned to serve a particular purpose:alarms are positioned at strategic points around the prison
  • 2relating to the gaining of overall or long-term military advantage:Newark Castle was of strategic importance British strategic and commercial interests
  • (of human or material resources) essential in fighting a war:a large strategic air force
  • (of bombing or weapons) done or for use against industrial areas and communication centres of enemy territory as a long-term military objective:strategic nuclear missilesOften contrasted with tactical.

Derivatives

strategical

adjective

strategically

adverb
[as submodifier]:a strategically placed mirror

Origin:

early 19th century: from French stratégique, from Greek stratēgikos, from stratēgos (see stratagem)

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