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

These names are in areas the federal government views strategically, including AI and critical minerals.

From Barron's

These names are in areas the federal government views strategically, including AI and critical minerals.

From Barron's

The value of gas reserves strategically located near population centers is unappreciated.

From Barron's

Ministers say the deal is necessary to provide a firm legal basis for the operation of the strategically important Diego Garcia facility.

From BBC

There are 17km of safety nets erected on the iconic piste and 180 impact-protection mats are strategically placed down the icy slope, which has been the scene of some gruesome crashes over the years.

From Barron's