strategic
adjective (strategic, more strategic, most strategic)
Everyday
- Strategic means carefully planned to reach a goal. tree →
- Strategic means important for winning a war, game or plan: a strategic place. tree →
In the lessons
In games and sport: a strategic move in chess, a strategic plan. In history: a castle at a strategic point by a river. In maths problem solving: choosing a strategic method. Phrases: strategic plan, strategic position, strategic thinking.
Examples
- The castle was built in a strategic spot on the hill. tree →
- She made a strategic move and won the chess game. tree →
- The team had a strategic plan for the second half. tree →
- Bridges were strategic targets in the war. tree →
- We put the buckets in strategic places to catch the drips. tree →
- Good maths is often strategic: pick the easiest way first. tree →
Note
Noun: strategy; adverb: strategically. Pronounced stra-TEE-jik. Related: tactic (one small move), strategy (the big plan).
On Mova
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