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strategicallyin a way that is carefully planned to achieve a particular purpose or advantage

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a way that is carefully planned to achieve a particular purpose or advantage

Pronunciation (IPA): /strəˈtiːdʒɪkli/

Example Sentences

  • She strategically ate all the chocolate before her roommate came home.
  • The military base was strategically positioned to control the mountain pass.
  • He strategically 'forgot' his wallet when the dinner bill arrived.

strategically

ADVERB

[/strəˈtiːdʒɪkli/]

in a way that is carefully planned to achieve a particular purpose or advantage

The general positioned his troops strategically to defend the mountain pass.
💡 Concept

The general positioned his troops strategically to defend the mountain pass.

The company invested strategically in renewable energy projects. (PLAN + ADVANTAGE = STRATEGICALLY)
🧠 Mnemonic

The company invested strategically in renewable energy projects. (PLAN + ADVANTAGE = STRATEGICALLY)

Act strategically, work practically, and improve dramatically.
🎵 Rhyme

Act strategically, work practically, and improve dramatically.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/strəˈtiːdʒɪkli/
🇬🇧 UK/strəˈtiːdʒɪkli/

🌳Etymology

Rootstrategic
Suffix--ally

🎵Rhyme

dramaticallyautomaticallysystematically
dramatically
automatically
systematically

🔗Collocations

strategically located
strategically important
strategically placed
think strategically
act strategically
plan strategically

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

She strategically ate all the chocolate before her roommate came home.

The military base was strategically positioned to control the mountain pass.

😄 Fun example

He strategically 'forgot' his wallet when the dinner bill arrived.

The company strategically diversified its investments to minimize risk.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

tacticallysystematicallydeliberatelypurposefully

Antonyms

randomlyhaphazardlycarelessly

Related

strategystrategictacticsplanningdeliberately

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