strategic
adjective
- intended to render the enemy incapable of making war, as by the destruction of materials, factories, etc.: a strategic bombing mission.
- essential to the conduct of a war: Copper is a strategic material.
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important, critical, vital, key, diplomatic, cardinal, decisive, imperative, necessary, cunning, deliberate, dishonest, planned, politic, trickyExamples from the Web for strategic
Contemporary Examples of strategic
“It seems to me that the operative questions are political and strategic, not legal,” said the former administration official.
After years of strategic drift, the U.S. military may finally have a path to maintain its edge over countries like China.
Of course, every nuclear capable air force runs exercises to practice its so-called “strategic deterrence.”
Are Russian Bombers Flying Nuclear Drills Near Europe—Or Just Testing NATO’s Defenses?Dave Majumdar
October 30, 2014
“The strategic problem posed by [ISIS] is different than that in Afghanistan,” one former senior Air Force official said.
Turkey would do well to remember that as it weighs its strategic options.
Historical Examples of strategic
What was the source of this strategic advantage of the villain?
The Enclosures in EnglandHarriett Bradley
"Yes, we've settled that," said Margaret, undisturbed by his strategic blunderings.
Howards EndE. M. Forster
Strategic railways were built for the speedy transportation of troops.
The Story of RussiaR. Van Bergen, M.A.
Thanks to this strategic offensive, the campaign turned in our favor.
Current History, A Monthly MagazineNew York Times
Its importance is military and strategic rather than commercial.
Commercial GeographyJacques W. Redway