strategic

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strategic /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/

▶adjective

• 1 forming part of a long-term plan or aim to achieve a specific purpose.

• 2 relating to the gaining of overall or long-term military advantage.

  ■ (of bombing or weapons) done or for use against an enemy's territory or infrastructure.

  Often contrasted with tactical.

– derivatives
strategical adjective,
strategically adverb.