strategic

adjective
UK: /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk/
US: /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk/

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

    1. We made a strategic plan to grow our business.
    2. The company made a strategic decision to focus on online sales.

  2. Carefully planned to gain a specific advantage or achieve a particular goal.

    1. Her placement was strategic, right by the door.
    2. The general chose a strategic location for the army base near the river.

  3. Important or essential in relation to a plan of action.

    1. That bridge is of strategic importance to the city.
    2. The port has a strategic value because it controls sea traffic.

Synonyms

calculated deliberate tactical important essential critical
strategic adverb

  1. In a way that relates to long-term planning or strategy.

    1. We need to think strategically about our future.
    2. The company is strategically positioned to take advantage of new opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "strategic" in English means: Relating to a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim., Carefully planned to gain a specific advantage or achieve a particular goal., Important or essential in relation to a plan of action..

The phonetic transcription of "strategic" is /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk/ in British English and /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "strategic": calculated, deliberate, tactical, important, essential, critical.

Example usage of "strategic": "We made a strategic plan to grow our business.". More examples on the page.