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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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
Our approach balances strategic vision with day-to-day blocking and tackling, ensuring the food hall thrives as both a business and a destination.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 16 Nov. 2025
The public rift centers on issues of government transparency in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, foreign versus domestic policy focus and the broader strategic direction of the GOP as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
But step one in their plan is convincing management that separating the two businesses is the right strategic move; and despite growing public attention, there is no guarantee that management, especially with this type of operating history, will agree.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strategic. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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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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