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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John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
The expansion comes as a study projects California will face a shortage of 2,000 veterinarians and the nation 40,000 by 2030, said Tom Hinds, the school’s director of strategic planning and communications.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The tech giant also announced a strategic AI partnership with smartphone company Honor.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
That’s a strategic blind spot tilting the playing field toward adversaries.
—Chris Wysopal, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strategic. Accessed 24 Sep. 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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