Strategy
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; a method or approach used to attain success in a particular area.
nounStrategy
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; a method or approach used to attain success in a particular area.
nounImagine This
Picture a general plotting several moves on a map: he sets a goal, allocates troops, and anticipates the enemy's responses, adjusting the plan as the battlefield unfolds.
Sounds Like
STRAT-uh-jee
Looks Like
The root 'strateg-' is shared with 'strategize' and 'strategic'; visually related to 'strategy' and 'strategist'.
Remember This
Etymology reveals military origins; in business and sports, strategy refers to long-range planning rather than immediate moves.
Other Forms
Connect With
plan, tactic, objective, policy, blueprint, approach, method
Note
Remember the difference between strategy (broad plan) and tactic (specific actions to implement parts of the plan).