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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Nick Davidson, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
Buttigieg, who unsuccessfully sought the post in 2017 before running for president, is one of the smartest and most strategic thinkers in the party, and one of its best communicators.
—Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
The difference in length comes from strategic editing.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Management acknowledges the substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern, citing plans to raise capital and pursue strategic opportunities.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 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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