Strategic means relating to the most important, general aspects of something such as a military operation or political policy, especially when these are decided in advance.
...the new strategic thinking at the recent London summit.
...a strategic plan for reducing the rate of infant mortality.
The island is of strategic importance to France.
Synonyms: tactical, calculated, deliberate, planned More Synonyms of strategic
strategically (strətiːdʒɪkli)adverb
...strategically important roads, bridges and buildings.
Think strategically about who you delegate to.
2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Strategic weapons are very powerful missiles that can be fired only after a decision to use them has been made by a political leader.
...strategic nuclear weapons.
3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
If you put something in a strategic position, you place it cleverly in a position where it will be most useful or have the most effect.
...the marble benches Eve had placed at strategic points throughout the gardens,where the views were spectacular.
strategicallyadverb [usually ADVERB -ed]
We had kept its presence hidden with a strategically placed chair.
More Synonyms of strategic
strategic in British English
(strəˈtiːdʒɪk), strategical or strategetic (ˌstrætɪˈdʒɛtɪk) or strategetical (ˌstrætɪˈdʒɛtɪkəl)
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or characteristic of strategy
2.
important to a strategy or to strategy in general
3.
(of weapons, attacks, etc) directed against an enemy's homeland rather than used on a battlefield
a strategic missile
strategic bombing
Derived forms
strategically (straˈtegically)
adverb
strategic in American English
(strəˈtidʒɪk)
adjective
1.
of or having to do with strategy
2.
characterized by sound strategy; favorable; advantageous
3.
a.
essential to effective military strategy
b. US
operating or designed to operate directly against the military, industrial, etc. installations of an enemy
the Strategic Air Command
4.
required for the effective conduct of a war
strategic materials
Also straˈtegical
Derived forms
strategically (straˈtegically)
adverb
Examples of 'strategic' in a sentence
strategic
Mikel overheard Monthay discussing the strategic merits of the Warlord's decision with another sergeant.
Jennifer Fallon TREASON KEEP (2001)
Fred unfolded a nest of side tables and set them around at strategic points.
MacLeod, Charlotte SOMETHING IN THE WATER (2001)
Army officers and their troops opposed to Castro were to seize various strategic barracks.
Armstrong, Campbell MAMBO (2001)
In other languages
strategic
British English: strategic /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/ ADJECTIVE
Strategic means relating to the most important, general aspects of something such as a military operation or political policy.
...a strategic plan for reducing crime.
American English: strategic
Arabic: إِسْتِراتِيجيّ
Brazilian Portuguese: estratégico
Chinese: 战略的
Croatian: strateški
Czech: strategický
Danish: strategisk
Dutch: strategisch
European Spanish: estratégico
Finnish: strateginen
French: stratégique
German: strategisch
Greek: στρατηγικός
Italian: strategico
Japanese: 戦略的な
Korean: 전략적인
Norwegian: strategisk
Polish: strategiczny
European Portuguese: estratégico
Romanian: strategic
Russian: стратегический
Latin American Spanish: estratégico
Swedish: strategisk
Thai: เกี่ยวกับยุทธวิธีหรือกลยุทธ์
Turkish: stratejik
Ukrainian: стратегічний
Vietnamese: chiến lược
All related terms of 'strategic'
strategic fit
(in business) the degree to which the activities of different sections of a business or businesses working together complement one another to achieve competitive advantage and business success
Strategic Air Command
a former American Air Force and Defence command , disbanded in 1992
strategic business unit
an autonomous division or section with its own mission within a larger organization
Strategic Defense Initiative
→ the Strategic Defense Initiative
the Strategic Defense Initiative
the proposal to have a ground- and space-based systems to protect against nuclear attack
Star Wars
(in the US) a proposed system of artificial satellites armed with lasers to destroy enemy missiles in space
Chinese translation of 'strategic'
strategic
(strəˈtiːdʒɪk)
adj
[position]关(關)键(鍵)的 (guānjiàn de)
[plan, site]有战(戰)略意义(義)的 (yǒu zhànlüè yìyì de)
[weapons, arms]战(戰)略的 (zhànlüè de)
1 (adjective)
Definition
planned to achieve an advantage
a strategic plan for reducing the rate of infant mortality
Synonyms
tactical
The security forces had made a tactical withdrawal from the area.
calculated
a calculated strategy for winning power
deliberate
The attack was deliberate and unprovoked.
planned
politic
Many people found it politic to change their allegiance.
diplomatic
She is very direct. I tend to be more diplomatic.
2 (adjective)
an operation to take the strategic island
Synonyms
crucial
At the crucial moment, his nerve failed.
important
The important thing is that you rest.
key
vital
a blockade which could cut off vital oil and gas supplies
critical
The incident happened at a critical point in the campaign.
decisive
a decisive victory in the elections
cardinal
The cardinal rule is to do everything you can to satisfy the customer.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of calculated
Definition
carefully planned
a calculated strategy for winning power
Synonyms
deliberate,
planned,
considered,
studied,
intended,
intentional,
designed,
aimed,
purposeful,
premeditated
in the sense of cardinal
Definition
fundamentally important
The cardinal rule is to do everything you can to satisfy the customer.
Synonyms
principal,
first,
highest,
greatest,
leading,
important,
chief,
main,
prime,
central,
key,
essential,
primary,
fundamental,
paramount,
foremost,
pre-eminent
in the sense of critical
Definition
very important or dangerous
The incident happened at a critical point in the campaign.
Synonyms
crucial,
decisive,
momentous,
deciding,
pressing,
serious,
vital,
psychological,
urgent,
all-important,
pivotal,
high-priority,
now or never
Synonyms of 'strategic'
strategic
Explore 'strategic' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of decisive
Definition
having great influence on the result of something
a decisive victory in the elections
Synonyms
crucial,
significant,
critical,
final,
positive,
absolute,
influential,
definite,
definitive,
momentous,
conclusive,
fateful
in the sense of deliberate
Definition
carefully thought out in advance
The attack was deliberate and unprovoked.
Synonyms
intentional,
meant,
planned,
considered,
studied,
designed,
intended,
conscious,
calculated,
thoughtful,
wilful,
purposeful,
premeditated,
prearranged,
done on purpose
in the sense of diplomatic
Definition
tactful in dealing with people
She is very direct. I tend to be more diplomatic.
Synonyms
tactful,
politic,
sensitive,
subtle,
delicate,
polite,
discreet,
prudent,
adept,
considerate,
judicious,
treating with kid gloves
in the sense of important
Definition
of great significance, value, or consequence
The important thing is that you rest.
Synonyms
main,
major,
chief,
head,
prime,
central,
necessary,
basic,
essential,
premier,
primary,
vital,
critical,
crucial (informal),
supreme,
principal,
paramount,
foremost,
pre-eminent
in the sense of politic
Definition
wise or possibly advantageous
Many people found it politic to change their allegiance.
Synonyms
wise,
diplomatic,
sensible,
discreet,
prudent,
advisable,
expedient,
judicious,
tactful,
sagacious (formal),
in your best interests
in the sense of vital
Definition
essential or highly important
a blockade which could cut off vital oil and gas supplies