strategic
adjective
stra·te·gic
strə-ˈtē-jik 
1
: of, relating to, or marked by strategy
a strategic retreat
2
a
: necessary to or important in the initiation, conduct, or completion of a strategic plan
The hill is located at a strategic position.
b
: required for the conduct of war and not available in adequate quantities domestically
strategic materials
c
: of great importance within an integrated whole or to a planned effect
emphasized strategic points
3
: designed or trained to strike an enemy at the sources of its military, economic, or political power
a strategic bomber
Examples of strategic in a Sentence
The bridges have great strategic value.
The hill is located at a strategic position.
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Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
The organization continues to invest in new facilities, technology and strategic partnerships across the Bay Area.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Today, many more nations possess nuclear weapons, and strategic alliances have served to limit wars to regional conflicts.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
Wattenbarger had nothing but praise for the strategic role Collins played in the Florida community college system.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
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strategic
adjective
stra·te·gic
strə-ˈtē-jik
1
: of, relating to, or showing strategy
strategic value of the position
a strategic retreat
2
a
: required for the conduct of war
strategic supplies
b
: of great importance within a whole or for a planned purpose
mentioned strategic points
3
: designed or trained to strike at what makes an enemy powerful
strategic bomber
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