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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Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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—Sarah El Deeb The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
During a dinner banquet later the same day, Belousov said the two countries’ strategic partnership was crucial to defend their sovereignty from aggression and the arbitrary actions of imperialists, North Korean state media said.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
To support Moshiri’s goals, a realigned Board was cultivated to enhance operational efficiency and instill strategic calibration.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The war monitor said insurgents were also able to seize control of Saraqeb, south of Aleppo, a town at the strategic intersection of the highways linking Aleppo with Damascus and the coast.
—Sarah El Deeb The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
During a dinner banquet later the same day, Belousov said the two countries’ strategic partnership was crucial to defend their sovereignty from aggression and the arbitrary actions of imperialists, North Korean state media said.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
To support Moshiri’s goals, a realigned Board was cultivated to enhance operational efficiency and instill strategic calibration.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strategic. Accessed 12 Dec. 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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