Strategic
Example: The general made a strategic decision to secure the high ground.
Definition
"Strategic" describes actions or plans carefully designed to achieve a specific long-term goal, especially in contexts like military or business. It implies thoughtful consideration and planning to gain an advantage, as in making a strategic decision to secure the high ground.
Etymology
The word "strategic" comes from the Greek word 'strategos,' meaning 'general' or 'leader of an army.' Over time, it evolved through Latin and French into English, carrying the sense of planning and directing large-scale operations or goals. Did you know? The root 'strategos' literally means 'army leader,' highlighting the word’s military origins.
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"Strategic" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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