strategically

[ struh-tee-jik-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that relates to strategy:

   This is an unacceptable degree of danger in a strategically uncertain and critical time.

2. in a way that is important or helpful for strategy:

   The region is strategically located in the heart of the eastern North American market and therefore attractive to investors.

3. purposefully as an integral part of a stratagem or any careful plan for achieving a particular goal:

   Plant trees strategically, with deciduous trees on the south and west sides of your home to cool the air in summer and let in warming sunlight in winter.

4. Military. with the specific intent of destroying materials, factories, etc., used by the enemy in waging war:

   During World War II, the Allies strategically bombed German oil refineries.

Other Words From

• non·stra·te·gi·cal·ly adverb
• un·stra·te·gi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of strategically¹

strategic ( def ) + -ally ( def )

Example Sentences

Mentally and strategically, they are in the game because of their relationship with the referee, their relationship with the team and their feeling of the game.

From BBC

But it added: "To remain efficient in the UK, we are strategically reviewing our operations working with our union partners as previously announced."

From BBC

America’s approach to China is its most strategically important area of foreign policy - and one which has the biggest implications for global security and trade.

From BBC

The area is also strategically important for Hezbollah, as it is part of a route linking the group to its allies in Syria and Iraq and, ultimately, to Iran.

From BBC

Political change always has needed to strategically focus on: How do we increase our own power in the face of that oppression?

From Salon