strategize

especially British, strat·e·gise

[strat-i-jahyz]

verb (used without object)

strategized, strategizing 

1. to make up or determine strategy; plan.

Word History and Origins

Origin of strategize¹

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

Example Sentences

But no matter how you strategize, you may need to return to work in retirement for purely financial reasons.

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In between sets, some women strategized about helping former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who they see as more palatable, pull off an upset.

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With some careful strategizing, and a little luck, they could emerge as the dominant power in Africa.

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These tax breaks have income caps and phase-outs, which may prompt some people to strategize ways to reduce taxable income in order to qualify.

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And a group of experts has begun strategizing a Plan B for California property owners so that hundreds of thousands of people are not left uninsured.

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When To Use

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.