strategically

American  

[struh-tee-jik-lee] / strəˈti dʒɪk li /

adverb

1. in a way that relates to strategy.

   This is an unacceptable degree of danger in a strategically uncertain and critical time.

2. in a way that is important or helpful for strategy.

   The region is strategically located in the heart of the eastern North American market and therefore attractive to investors.

3. purposefully as an integral part of a stratagem or any careful plan for achieving a particular goal.

   Plant trees strategically, with deciduous trees on the south and west sides of your home to cool the air in summer and let in warming sunlight in winter.

4. Military. with the specific intent of destroying materials, factories, etc., used by the enemy in waging war.

   During World War II, the Allies strategically bombed German oil refineries.

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Other Word Forms

• nonstrategically
  adverb
• unstrategically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of strategically

strategic ( def. ) + -ally ( def. )

Example Sentences

Those who were able to think strategically and problem solve were rewarded.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The region is "strategically important to Malaysia's food security", Mohamad said.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

As a result, a stronger yen may require more than a strategically timed currency intervention from the Japanese government.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

Xiaomi lost its position from the top 5 vendors in China, with analysts noting Xiaomi strategically lowered its low-margin smartphone shipment to protect profitability amid higher memory prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

These were all strategically significant locations, places that would attract attention and worry the state.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela