strategize

verb

strat·​e·​gize ˈstra-tə-ˌjīz 

strategized; strategizing

intransitive verb

: to devise a strategy or course of action

Synonyms

• arrange
• blueprint
• budget
• calculate
• chart
• choreograph
• design
• frame
• lay out
• map (out)
• organize
• plan
• prepare
• project
• scheme (out)
• shape

Examples of strategize in a Sentence

The organization strategizes for Republican candidates.

Recent Examples on the Web

While the 15 cities and towns that make up Santa Clara County created their own individual plans, the county was required to strategize where homes would be built on unincorporated land that falls within the county’s 1,300 roughly square miles, but hasn’t been claimed by any city. —Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025

Mitchell has adapted by selling more clothing, and his team uses data and analytics to see what footwear sells the most and strategizes from there. —Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025

In May 1994, Voinovich contacted Brennan to strategize about how to slip a voucher pilot into the next state budget. —Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2025

But all that adds up to an additional need to strategize—with the right gear—to make ski and snowboard outings as smooth as possible. —Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

strategize

verb

strat·​e·​gize -ˌjīz 

strategized; strategizing

: to devise a strategy or course of action

strategized with her teammates