strategy

noun

ˈstra-tə-jē How to pronounce strategy (audio)
Definition of strategynext
1
as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective a statewide strategy to raise students' achievement test scores over the next three years

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2
as in approach
the means or procedure for doing something you'll need a better strategy than just knocking on doors if you want to sell that many magazines

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Recent Examples of strategy He’s also cut corporate roles at headquarters as part of the company’s turnaround strategy. — Pia Singh, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025 The report highlights the competitive nature of the real estate market in the metropolitan Boston area and the Partnership's strategy to manage, rent, and improve its properties while seeking new acquisition opportunities. — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025 Swapping out Salah isn’t a ‘hit and hope’ strategy — there are good reasons to do it. — Abdul Rehman, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025 While the company is being described as a 360 degree media play, releasing movies theatrically is a key component of Horror Section’s strategy. — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strategy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategy
  1. plan
  2. approach
  3. blueprint
  4. method
  5. program
  6. methodology
  7. scheme
  8. technique
Noun
  • Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined a coalition of 20 other Democratic attorneys general on Thursday to sue the Trump administration over its plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
    — Meira Gebel, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
  • For more information, call (855) 437-3243 to reach a Fannie Mae housing counselor who can provide a needs assessment and create a personalized recovery plan.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of plan
Noun
  • Meanwhile, a separate CNN poll, conducted from March 6-9 among 1,206 U.S. adults, revealed 55 percent disapprove of his approach to the war in Ukraine, while 44 percent approve.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The director also discussed his approach to specific technical elements, including a haunting, silent earthquake scene that was designed not to trigger audiences who had experienced actual seismic events.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of approach
Noun
  • In the United States, many firms have learned lessons from hurricanes, data breaches or product recalls, turning those experiences into a blueprint for improvement.
    — Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Indonesia’s first-ever Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, has outlined an ambitious blueprint for the nation’s cultural growth, with special emphasis on developing the country’s rapidly expanding film industry.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of blueprint
Noun
  • But whatever the method, the goal was always to delight and one-up each other.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Traditional methods of strategic planning and forecasting have proven insufficient in navigating this volatility.
    — Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of method
Noun
  • Two of the nation's elite women's gymnastics programs will compete in a dual meet on Saturday night as No. 5 Utah plays host to No. 4 UCLA.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The Raptors were playing at state for the first time since the district combined into one athletic program.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of program
Noun
  • Jethro Tull is Back Everywhere Jethro Tull’s twenty-fourth proper studio album is also new to the Official Albums chart, the 100-space roster that details the most popular collections based on a methodology that includes streams and sales.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.
    — Siena Gagliano, Allure, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of methodology
Noun
  • The military declares martial law in the town as Daniels and his fellow scientists race to develop a cure, even as the nefarious McClintock schemes to bomb Cedar Creek to smithereens to contain the virus.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The White Van is a kinetic heist thriller following a troubled young woman who is lured into a criminal scheme that leaves her wanted for bank robbery and hunted by a corrupt cop who doesn’t want justice – but wants the money for himself.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of scheme
Noun
  • Additional troopers responded and attempted to use a box-in technique to prevent her from leaving the scene.
    — Staff report, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Vettori also did a good job mixing up his techniques and targets, landing 38 leg strikes, eight body strikes, and 60 head strikes.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of technique

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