strategic

Definitions


[strəˈtiːdʒɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them
(e.g: strategic planning for the organization is the responsibility of top management)

- relating to the gaining of overall or long-term military advantage
(e.g: Newark Castle was of strategic importance)


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Origin:
early 19th century: from French stratégique, from Greek stratēgikos, from stratēgos (see stratagem)




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