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strategy

strat·e·gy [ stráttəjee ] (plural strat·e·gies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. planning in any field: a carefully devised plan of action to achieve a goal, or the art of developing or carrying out such a plan
business strategy

2. military planning of war: the science or art of planning and conducting a war or a military campaign

3. biology adaptation important to evolutionary success: in evolutionary theory, a behavior, structure, or other adaptation that improves viability

[Early 19th century. Via French stratégie< Greek stratēgia "generalship" < stratēgos "general" < stratos "army" + agein "to lead"]
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