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strategy

[ strat-i-jee ]

noun

plural strategies.
  1. Also the science or art of combining and employing the means of war in planning and directing large military movements and operations.
  2. the use or an instance of using this science or art.
  3. skillful use of a stratagem:

    The salesperson's strategy was to seem always to agree with the customer.

  4. a plan, method, or series of maneuvers or stratagems for obtaining a specific goal or result:

    a strategy for getting ahead in the world.



strategy

/ ˈٰæɪɪ /

noun

  1. the art or science of the planning and conduct of a war; generalship
  2. a particular long-term plan for success, esp in business or politics Compare tactics
  3. a plan or stratagem
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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  • dzܲt·ٰ· noun plural counterstrategies
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of strategy1

First recorded in 1680–90; from Greek ٰŧí “generalship,” equivalent to ٰŧ(Dz) “military commander, general” ( ٰ(ó) “army” + -ŧDz, noun derivative of á𾱲 “to lead”) + -ia -y 3
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of strategy1

C17: from French ٰé, from Greek ٰŧ function of a general; see stratagem
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Synonym Study

In military usage, a distinction is made between strategy and tactics. Strategy is the utilization, during both peace and war, of all of a nation's forces, through large-scale, long-range planning and development, to ensure security or victory. Tactics deals with the use and deployment of troops in actual combat.
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It's not expected that all of the Switch 2's titles will be so expensive - but charging so much for its best-known game still represents a big change in Nintendo's pricing strategy.

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These films have run the gamut — sometimes focusing on the survivors, sometimes on the shooters, sometimes on the parents — and likewise their strategies have varied, either promising catharsis, hope or insight.

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It's difficult to sort of see "any kind of clear strategy or intention," from the Trump administration so far, she tells the BBC.

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With Schakowsky being one of Congress’s more progressive members, Abugazaleh has focused on generational change and honing a new type of campaign strategy, focused on helping people in the district with the campaign infrastructure.

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The theatrical box office is struggling to find its footing in a world where movie-going habits and studio strategies have changed since the pandemic.

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More About Strategy

What is strategy?

A strategy is a plan or method put in place to achieve a goal or result, as in Blanca’s strategy for passing the test was to study every night until test day.

Strategy can refer to the use of tactics in the planning of military operations, usually to succeed in a battle or war. In a military context, a strategy can refer to an overall plan, a specific or broad goal, or the execution of said plan or goal.

Strategy can also refer to the use of a strategy to meet a goal, as in The only way to win a war is with a solid strategy.

Example: Their strategy was to distract the enemy and then sneak in from behind.

Where does strategy come from?

The first records of the term strategy come from the 1680s. It comes from the Greek ٰŧí, meaning “military commander.”

A distinction is made between strategy and tactics in military usage. A strategy is the long-term plan for using one’s military forces to win peace or maintain security, while tactics are the specific movement of troops and resources during a battle.

Business is another area in which strategy is commonly used. A company will have an overall strategy for growing sales and profits. Meanwhile, the different divisions within the company will have their own strategies for reaching their goals, which help the whole company reach its goals.

Anyone can create a strategy, however. When you create a strategy, you’re creating a plan for how to achieve a goal, including the steps and the resources you’ll need. For example, you might create a strategy to learn more about words by continuing to read word-related articles like this one!

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Strategy is frequently used in the context of business, government, or public relations, but it’s also used in more casual conversations.

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Which of the following is NOT a synonym for strategy?

A. plan
B. scheme
C. improvisation
D. design

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