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

Once a commodity product, memory has transformed into being a strategic asset, she said in a Thursday note.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

In a call with analysts in February, Publicis CEO Arthur Sadoun called Sapient a strategic asset for the group in the context of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The controversy comes as it has become clear that AI is now a critical pillar of the U.S. economy and its military practices — a strategic asset for the nation on the world stage.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

"Your health data is a national strategic asset," Duale added.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

The peace treaty between Egypt and Israel is a notable achievement which represents a strategic asset for America and which also enhances prospects for regional and world peace.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy