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/stɹəˈtiː.dʒɪk/ · stra·teg·ic
adjective
  1. Of or relating to the formulation and execution of a plan designed to achieve a long‑term or overall aim. The company’s strategic roadmap outlines its expansion into Asian markets over the next five years.
  2. Involving careful, calculated planning to gain an advantage. Placing the battery near the entrance was a strategic move to deter intruders.
Did you know? The word gained popularity in corporate jargon during the 1970s, when executives borrowed military terminology to describe long‑range business planning.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026