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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Robert Olsen, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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—Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
Research has found evidence that playing chess may result in improved brain function, memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking.
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Robert Olsen, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Deindustrialization and the hollowing out of the middle class, decades of strategic overreach and hyperglobalization, and an influx of immigrants that has contributed to rapid shifts in the country’s demographic makeup have all sapped political support for liberal internationalism.
—Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
Research has found evidence that playing chess may result in improved brain function, memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
Proponents of Musk consider this a genius strategic advantage.
—Kylie Robison, The Verge, 10 Jan. 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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