Strategy

Definition

The term "strategy" refers to a plan of action designed to achieve a specific goal or objective, often involving careful planning and resource management.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈstræt.ə.dʒi/
• Respelling: STRAT-uh-jee

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒi/
• Respelling: STRAT-i-jee

Etymology

The word "strategy" comes from the Greek "strategia," meaning "generalship," derived from "strategos," which combines "stratos" (army) and "ago" (to lead). It entered English through French "stratégie" in the late 18th century.

Derivatives

• Strategic (adjective)
• Strategically (adverb)
• Strategist (noun)
• Strategize (verb)
• Strategism (noun, rare)

Synonyms

• Plan
• Blueprint
• Approach

Antonyms

• Improvise
• Chaos
• Disorganization

Usage

The term "strategy" is commonly used in business, military, and personal contexts to describe well-thought-out plans to achieve objectives. For example, "The company's growth strategy focuses on innovation and market expansion."

Related Terms

• Tactics: Specific actions or steps within a strategy.
• Plan: A detailed proposal for achieving a goal.
• Objective: A specific aim or goal.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim:
  • Example: "Their marketing strategy focuses on social media engagement."
• The art of planning and directing overall military operations:
  • Example: "The general devised a brilliant strategy to outmaneuver the enemy."
• A careful plan or method for achieving a specific goal:
  • Example: "The chess player employed a bold strategy to win the game."