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
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
While Ukraine waited, its troops were forced to withdraw from Avdiivka, a strategic town in the east that Ukrainian forces had defended from Russian occupation for a decade.
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Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 21 Apr. 2024
Being fortunate to be located in such a strategic region, Michael and his team, which includes head winemaker Jeremiah Timm, combine the excellent fruits of nature with the finest winemaking techniques to create two signature product lines: CIRQ and CHEV.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
Designed by Kengo Kuma, one of Japan’s brightest architectural stars, the soaring roof and strategic use of glass and steel create a perfect setting for the works within.
—John Clifford, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
This can be seen in their strategic hunting methods.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
For the West, this is easy when guided by purely strategic concerns.
—Michael Kugelman, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
There’s also concern that a financial buyer like Apollo would be a less benevolent owner for challenged assets than a strategic buyer like Skydance with designs on growing the overall business.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
Entertainment, hospitality and investment holding company Palm Tree Crew — founded by Kygo and Myles Shear — closed a strategic investment in Medium Rare, valuing the company at $50 million.
—Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
By Jane Lanhee Lee / Bloomberg April 9, 2024 2:45 AM EDT
The U.S. agency tasked with driving scientific research has launched a program to connect American startups with Taiwanese peers, backing the island’s ambitions to foster key players in strategic sectors like semiconductors, AI and beyond.
—Jane Lanhee Lee / Bloomberg, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 21 Apr. 2024
Being fortunate to be located in such a strategic region, Michael and his team, which includes head winemaker Jeremiah Timm, combine the excellent fruits of nature with the finest winemaking techniques to create two signature product lines: CIRQ and CHEV.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
Designed by Kengo Kuma, one of Japan’s brightest architectural stars, the soaring roof and strategic use of glass and steel create a perfect setting for the works within.
—John Clifford, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
This can be seen in their strategic hunting methods.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
For the West, this is easy when guided by purely strategic concerns.
—Michael Kugelman, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
There’s also concern that a financial buyer like Apollo would be a less benevolent owner for challenged assets than a strategic buyer like Skydance with designs on growing the overall business.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
Entertainment, hospitality and investment holding company Palm Tree Crew — founded by Kygo and Myles Shear — closed a strategic investment in Medium Rare, valuing the company at $50 million.
—Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
By Jane Lanhee Lee / Bloomberg April 9, 2024 2:45 AM EDT
The U.S. agency tasked with driving scientific research has launched a program to connect American startups with Taiwanese peers, backing the island’s ambitions to foster key players in strategic sectors like semiconductors, AI and beyond.
—Jane Lanhee Lee / Bloomberg, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
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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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