Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Of or relating to strategy.
- adjective Important or essential in relation to a plan of action.
- adjective Essential to the effective conduct of war.
- adjective Highly important to an intended objective.
- adjective Intended to destroy the military potential of an enemy.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of strategy; demanded by, used in, or characterized by strategy: as, strategic movements.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Of or pertaining to strategy; effected by artifice.
- adjective (Mil.) a line joining strategic points.
- adjective (Mil.) any point or region in the theater or warlike operations which affords to its possessor an advantage over his opponent, as a mountain pass, a junction of rivers or roads, a fortress, etc.
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- adjective of or pertaining to
strategy
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective highly important to or an integral part of a strategy or plan of action especially in war
- adjective relating to or concerned with strategy
Etymologies
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Examples
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Besides territorial strategic lines, there are _strategic lines of maneuvers_.
The Art of War Henri Jomini 1824
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Such are _fronts of operations, strategic fronts, lines of defense_, and _strategic positions_.
The Art of War Henri Jomini 1824
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"I don´t believe in strategic businesses if ´strategic´ is code for losing money," Fiorina said.
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They even suggested that perhaps the term strategic accommodation might be more accurate.
The Rise and Fall of Strategic Planning HENRY MINTZBERG 1994
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They even suggested that perhaps the term strategic accommodation might be more accurate.
The Rise and Fall of Strategic Planning HENRY MINTZBERG 1994
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The term "strategic alternatives" can include options such as an acquisition by another company or an outside investment.
The Seattle Times 2011
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The term "strategic" came up again earlier this year, when Ontario's provincial government set up a committee to debate a proposed merger between London Stock Exchange Group PLC and TMX Group Inc., operator of Canada's flagship Toronto Stock Exchange.
Canada Turns Wary Eye to Foreign Bids Paul Vieira 2011
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In the words of scholar Bruce Gregory 2008, the term strategic communication is gaining traction.
John Brown: Public Diplomacy: "Out" for the U.S., "In" Overseas? John Brown 2010
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In the words of scholar Bruce Gregory 2008, the term strategic communication is gaining traction.
John Brown: Public Diplomacy: "Out" for the U.S., "In" Overseas? John Brown 2010
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The word strategic makes him feel like he is an important businessman, like he is El Presidente of the household.
Why Men Marry Bitches Sherry Argov 2006
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The concept went mainstream in the aughts, when The Wall Street Journal's Jared Sandberg coined the phrase "strategic incompetence," as a useful way to "deflect work one doesn't want to do — without ever having to admit it."
Divorce attorneys are noticing a familiar complaint from married women Callie Ahlgrim 2025
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