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strategic

stra·te·gic [ strə tjik ] or stra·te·gi·cal [ strə tjik'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. typical of strategy: relating to, involving, or typical of strategy or a strategy
strategic planning

2. done for reasons of strategy: necessary to a strategy, or done because a strategy requires it
a strategic retreat

3. displaying sound strategy: displaying a sound strategy or plan of action
showing strategic timing in selling a stock short

4. military destroying enemy's fighting capacity: done with the intention of destroying an enemy's military capability
strategic bombing

5. military necessary for fighting war: necessary for fighting a war, or essential to the military forces fighting a war
strategic metals
strategic air bases

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