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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Klaudia Zaika, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Jordan is the vice president of strategic partnerships for Jordan Outdoor Enterprises and hosts Realtree Road Trips on Realtree 365, Realtree’s streaming service.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 12 Dec. 2024
Jason Miller Jason Miller, a transformative leader and serial entrepreneur, is the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of the Strategic Advisor Board, an influential business consulting firm guiding companies worldwide in hyper-growth, scaling, and strategic management.
—Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
The Fire Tokens need some tweaking, but adding a currency to the game is an example of a bold idea that can actually expand strategic decision making in an exciting way moving forward.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 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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