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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Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
The best thing to do is to use your famous practicality to be methodical and strategic and find solutions.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 11 May 2025
This reach and control make Charles River an extremely valuable strategic asset.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 May 2025
Planning for the future Texas Wesleyan is drafting a new strategic plan to unveil in January.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2025
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strategic. Accessed 15 May. 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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