strategic
gb/stɹətˈid͡ʒɪk/ us/stɹətˈid͡ʒɪk/
B2
Inglese
~ 2700
Accezioni
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adjective
B2
property
1
Planned to achieve long-term goals
About making plans to reach big goals in the future.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is strategic
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'strategic' with 'tactical'. 'Strategic' is about big, long-term plans; 'tactical' is about short-term actions.
Sinonimi
planned (Focuses on being arranged in advance, may not imply long-term or high-level goals.)
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deliberate (Emphasizes intention and thought, but may not imply broad planning or coordination.)
Contrari
tactical (Focuses on short-term actions or maneuvers rather than overall long-term planning.)
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unplanned (Lacking any prior arrangement or forethought.)
Collocazioni
strategic plan
|strategic decision
|strategic advantage
|strategic move
|strategic location
Temi
business
|military
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The company adopted a strategic approach to expand into new markets.
- Her promotion was a strategic move to strengthen the leadership team.
- We need a strategic plan to guide our work over the next five years.
- The base was built in a strategic location near key shipping lanes.
Esempi per chi studia
- We made a strategic plan for the year.
- The army chose a strategic place for the camp.
- It was a strategic move to buy the land.
- The store is in a strategic spot by the road.
adjective
technical
B2
property
2
Related to military planning or placement
About choosing places or actions in war that give an advantage.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is strategic
Errore comune:
Learners may think 'strategic' here means only 'important', but it specifically relates to military advantage.
Sinonimi
military (General term for armed forces matters; not specific to planning advantage.)
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tactical (Refers to immediate battlefield maneuvers, not broad military positioning.)
Contrari
non-strategic (Not important for achieving military advantage.)
Collocazioni
strategic target
|strategic missile
|strategic base
|strategic bombing
Temi
military
|planning
|law
|politics
Esempi
- The island serves as a strategic base for naval operations.
- They deployed troops to several strategic points along the border.
- Strategic bombing campaigns were intended to weaken enemy infrastructure.
Esempi per chi studia
- The army took a strategic hill.
- A strategic base was set up near the sea.
- The general spoke about strategic targets.
adjective
B2
property
3
Designed for competitive advantage
Made to help win against other companies or groups.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is strategic
Sinonimi
advantageous (Emphasizes benefit but not necessarily deliberate planning.)
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calculated (Implies careful thought, possibly with a negative connotation of manipulation.)
Contrari
uncompetitive (Lacking qualities needed to compete effectively.)
Collocazioni
strategic partnership
|strategic investment
|strategic alliance
Temi
business
|politics
Esempi
- The merger was a strategic alliance to dominate the market.
- They made a strategic investment in renewable energy.
- Her appointment was a strategic choice to appeal to younger voters.
Esempi per chi studia
- We made a strategic investment in new machines.
- The two companies formed a strategic partnership.
- It was a strategic choice to hire her.
Grammatica
Forma base
strategic
IPA
GB/stɹətˈid͡ʒɪk/
US/stɹətˈid͡ʒɪk/
Sillabe e accento
stra - tegic (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tegic)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: strategic
Famiglia di parole
Core family
strategy
noun B1
strategically
adverb
Related words
strategist
noun
strategize
verb
Negative and opposite forms
nonstrategic
adjective
Espressioni
strategic move
1/stɹətˈid͡ʒɪk mˈuv/
fixed phrase
Action planned for advantage
An action done on purpose to get ahead of others.
Esempi
- Hiring her was a strategic move for the company.
- Buying land now could be a strategic move.
strategic planning
1/stɹətˈid͡ʒɪk plˈænɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Making long-term plans for success
Deciding what big things to do in the future and how to do them.
Esempi
- Strategic planning helps companies prepare for changes in the market.
- The city council began strategic planning for urban development.
strategic position
1/stɹətˈid͡ʒɪk pəzˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Location that offers an advantage
A place that helps you win or do better than others.
Esempi
- The store has a strategic position near the train station.
- They built the fort in a strategic position on the hill.