stra|te|gic

stra|te|gic
stra|te|gic «struh TEE jihk», adjective.
1. of or having to do with strategy; based on strategy; useful in strategy: »

a strategic retreat.

2. important in strategy: »

The Panama Canal was once a strategic link in our national defense.

3. having to do with raw material necessary for warfare which must be obtained, at least partially, from an outside country: »

The government plans to continue limited direct purchases of…lead and zinc for the strategic stockpile (Wall Street Journal).

4. specially made or trained for destroying key enemy bases, industry, or communications behind the lines of battle, rather than for supporting combat units on land or sea: »

a strategic bomber.


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