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

Derived Forms

• nonstrategically
  adverb
• unstrategically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of strategically

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

Example Sentences

Shae, who has about 20 credit cards that he uses strategically, has already booked future trips through various airline transfer programs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

We don’t believe that skipping over segments and starting to serve a wildly diverse group of guests is actually strategically sensible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“It will continue to be used strategically by people who don’t like a particular decision to throw sand in the gears and get leverage,” Elmendorf said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"Our nations are strategically aligned on all of the key issues that will define the new century -- all the great challenges that are before us now in the modern era," he said.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

He shoved his hair out of his face and picked up his broadcloth jacket from the floor, draping it strategically over his arm.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros