strategy

A plan for reaching a goal or dealing with a problem.

• We need a new strategy.
• Their marketing strategy attracted younger customers.
• What is your strategy for winning the game?

How to use it: strategy for doing something (We need a strategy for reducing costs.); strategy to do something (They developed a strategy to attract new customers.)

Similar words: plan, approach

Common phrases: marketing strategy, develop a strategy, strategy for success, winning strategy

The skill of planning actions carefully to achieve a goal.

• Chess requires skill in strategy.
• She teaches strategy to new business leaders.
• Good strategy matters more than luck in this game.

Similar words: strategic planning

Common phrases: skill in strategy, game of strategy, learn strategy

The skill of planning and directing a war or large military operations.

• The general studied military strategy.
• Air power changed the practice of strategy.
• Their officers received training in strategy and tactics.

Similar words: military planning

Common phrases: military strategy, naval strategy, study strategy