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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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Board members will establish the PRO’s strategic direction and its budgets, as well as solidifying the fee frameworks for producers and any fee modulation rules.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
Attacks on shipping raised fears that the Strait of Hormuz could be closed; Goldman Sachs said that European gas prices could double if the strategic waterway closed for a month.
—semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
This is not a time for celebration, but for strategic defense and proactive reform.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 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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