Strategy

Pronunciation: /ˈstrætədʒi/

Definitions of strategy

noun a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim

Example Sentences

A1 I need to come up with a strategy to finish my homework on time.

A2 She developed a strategy to improve her English speaking skills.

B1 The company implemented a new marketing strategy to attract more customers.

B2 The team devised a clever strategy to win the championship.

C1 The politician's campaign strategy was carefully planned and executed.

C2 The military general's brilliant strategy led to a decisive victory in battle.

adjective relating to or characterized by a careful plan or method

Example Sentences

A1 She had a simple strategy for studying: read the textbook and take notes.

A2 The team came up with a clever strategy to win the game.

B1 The company implemented a new marketing strategy to attract more customers.

B2 The CEO's strategic decision to expand into new markets paid off handsomely.

C1 The military general devised a brilliant strategy to outmaneuver the enemy forces.

C2 The politician's strategic moves during the campaign helped secure a landslide victory.

Examples of strategy in a Sentence

formal The company implemented a new marketing strategy to increase sales.

informal We need to come up with a game plan to win this project.

slang Let's brainstorm a plan of attack to tackle this problem.

figurative Life is like a game of chess, you need to have a strategy to win.

Grammatical Forms of strategy

• past tense: strategized
• plural: strategies
• comparative: more strategic
• superlative: most strategic
• present tense: strategize
• future tense: will strategize
• perfect tense: have strategized
• continuous tense: is strategizing
• singular: strategy
• positive degree: strategic
• infinitive: to strategize
• gerund: strategizing
• participle: strategizing

Origin and Evolution of strategy

First Known Use: 1810 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'strategy' originated from the Greek word 'strategia', which means 'the office or command of a general'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'strategy' has evolved to encompass a plan of action designed to achieve a specific goal, especially in a competitive situation.