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.
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Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025
This frees up invaluable human time to shape creative ideas and make strategic decisions on where audiences are most likely to engage.
—Derya Matras, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
However, experts Takeda and Kingston warn that those could simply reflect a strategic softening to help her electoral prospects, without any real change of convictions.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Barbara Corcoran Corcoran isn’t the only businessperson calling for people to be strategic about AI.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 3 Oct. 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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