strategize

[ strat-i-jahyz ]

/ ˈstræt ɪˌdʒaɪz /

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verb (used without object), strat·e·gized, strat·e·giz·ing.

to make up or determine strategy; plan.

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Also especially British, strat·e·gise .

Origin of strategize

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

How to use strategize in a sentence

The best option is to re-strategize and discover how best to carry out your campaigns to suit the times.
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In a 2017 Forbes profile, he strategizes with fellow founders about how to attract more diversity to Utah.
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Without the ability to strategize for imminent growth or accurately predict our staffing needs, a company simply cannot meet the needs of our customers and compete effectively.
Pepco plan will support jobs, generate $390 million in economic activity|Kevin D. Anderson|October 1, 2020|Washington Blade
Vandersloot said that the time in Europe allows both player and coach the chance to strategize during what is, for many other players, simply the WNBA offseason.
WNBA Star Courtney Vandersloot Has Assisted Her Way Into The Record Books|Howard Megdal|September 2, 2020|FiveThirtyEight

Check out these five search opportunities you’ll want to have your eye on as you strategize for the rest of 2020 and beyond.
SEO in the second half of 2020: Five search opportunities to act on now|Jim Yu|August 17, 2020|Search Engine Watch
The emails refer to Lane strategizing with the Perry campaign to mobilize evangelical voters.
Perry Camp’s Anti-Mormon Message|McKay Coppins|October 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
All that maneuvering and positioning and plotting and strategizing has produced nothing at all.
Brits Get Ready to Rumble|Alex Massie|April 5, 2010|DAILY BEAST

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