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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Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
And yet, there were several strategic surprises in how the networks, in particular, plan to roll out their new and returning series.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 May 2026
Elsewhere in crypto, Gemini unveiled a $100 million strategic investment from its owners' venture capital fund.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The operation targeted four strategic air bases (located at Olenya, Diaghilevo, Belaya, and Ivanovo)using small quad copter FPV drones.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for strategic
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strategic. Accessed 18 May. 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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