strategize

American  

[strat-i-jahyz] / ˈstræt ɪˌdʒaɪz /

especially British, strategise

verb (used without object)

strategized, strategizing

1. to make up or determine strategy; plan.

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Usage

What does strategize mean? To strategize is to plan or create a plan or strategy for a specific reason or goal.A strategy is a plan for a course of action, especially one that prepares for multiple scenarios or situations. Strategize is commonly used in any context that involves extensive planning, especially the military, business, politics, and sports.Example: One candidate had clearly strategized before the debate and knew how to answer every question and respond to every attack. The other candidate was obviously winging it.

Etymology

Origin of strategize

First recorded in 1970–75; strateg(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

Steeped in risk analysis and game theory, they strategize every possible scenario, promising that no matter what happens, we’ll be all right.

From The Wall Street Journal

A new levies strategy from the U.S. government may create a new set of challenges for companies—and spur more costly legal bills as businesses strategize around new tariff authorities.

From Barron's

Rossi, who works for an online dating and social media app, strategizes to stretch her Kohl’s Cash.

From The Wall Street Journal

That doesn’t mean Brooklinen isn’t strategizing about how to best capitalize on the growing interest in AI.

From Barron's

That doesn’t mean Brooklinen isn’t strategizing about how to best capitalize on the growing interest in AI.

From Barron's