A2noun 2K

Strategy

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈstrætədʒi/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈstrætədʒi/"]/

Meaning of Strategy

a plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose

In simple words: A plan to achieve a goal.

Strategy in a sentence

• The team developed a new strategy to win the game.
• Having a good strategy can help you succeed in business.
• Their strategy for the project was well thought out.
• She often uses a different strategy when studying for exams.
• The military strategy was implemented successfully during the operation.

How to use Strategy

Use 'strategy' in professional or academic contexts when discussing plans. It's less common in casual conversation. Avoid using it in overly relaxed or informal discussions.

Grammar pattern

strategy + for + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'strategies' as 'streets to success'.

Related words

Collocations with Strategy

• effective
• good
• sound
• have
• design
• develop
• be based on something
• be aimed at something
• be designed to do something
• development
• formulation
• meeting
• in a/​the strategy
• strategy for
• strategy on
• a change in strategy
• the adoption of a strategy
• the development of a strategy
• effective
• good
• sound
• have
• design
• develop
• be based on something
• be aimed at something
• be designed to do something
• development
• formulation
• meeting
• in a/​the strategy
• strategy for
• strategy on
• a change in strategy
• the adoption of a strategy
• the development of a strategy
• effective
• good
• sound
• have
• design
• develop
• be based on something
• be aimed at something
• be designed to do something
• development
• formulation
• meeting
• in a/​the strategy
• strategy for
• strategy on
• a change in strategy
• the adoption of a strategy
• the development of a strategy

Synonyms for Strategy

• plan
• approach
• method
• procedure
• policy

Opposites of Strategy

• chaos
• disorder
• randomness

Common mistakes with Strategy

• 'Strategy' confused with 'tactics'.
• Using 'strategy' in a singular form without context when plural is needed.
• Incorrectly spelling 'strategy' as 'strategi'.

Frequently asked questions about Strategy

What does Strategy mean?

A plan to achieve a goal.

What is the definition of Strategy?

a plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose

How do you use Strategy in a sentence?

The team developed a new strategy to win the game.

Can you give another example of Strategy?

Having a good strategy can help you succeed in business.

What are synonyms for Strategy?

Common alternatives include plan, approach, method, procedure, policy.

What is the opposite of Strategy?

Opposite meanings include chaos, disorder, randomness.

What words go with Strategy?

It commonly pairs with effective, good, sound, have, design, develop, be based on something, be aimed at something, be designed to do something, development, formulation, meeting, in a/​the strategy, strategy for, strategy on, a change in strategy, the adoption of a strategy, the development of a strategy, effective, good, sound, have, design, develop, be based on something, be aimed at something, be designed to do something, development, formulation, meeting, in a/​the strategy, strategy for, strategy on, a change in strategy, the adoption of a strategy, the development of a strategy, effective, good, sound, have, design, develop, be based on something, be aimed at something, be designed to do something, development, formulation, meeting, in a/​the strategy, strategy for, strategy on, a change in strategy, the adoption of a strategy, the development of a strategy.

What are common mistakes when using Strategy?

'Strategy' confused with 'tactics'. Using 'strategy' in a singular form without context when plural is needed. Incorrectly spelling 'strategy' as 'strategi'.

How do you pronounce Strategy?

US: /["/ˈstrætədʒi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈstrætədʒi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Strategy?

Use 'strategy' in professional or academic contexts when discussing plans. It's less common in casual conversation. Avoid using it in overly relaxed or informal discussions.

What CEFR level is Strategy?

"Strategy" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.