strategies
English meaning: Strategies
Definition
The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of warfare.
Example
“The company adopted new strategies to reach younger customers.”
Another example: “Therapists teach patients coping strategies for dealing with stress.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A plural noun for carefully designed plans to achieve long-term goals, used in business, military, sport, education and psychology ('coping strategies', 'marketing strategies'). Neutral to formal register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Greek 'strategia' ('generalship'), from 'strategos' ('general'), entering English via French in the early 19th century.
Synonyms
- plans
- approaches
- tactics
- schemes
- methods
Related Words
- coping
- strategy
- tactics
- equilibrium
- prevention
- sustainable
- cognitive
- enhance
- asset
- consulting
Common Collocations
- marketing strategies
- coping strategies
- business strategies
- develop strategies
- effective strategies
- teaching strategies
Word Forms
strategy (n); strategies (pl); strategic (adj); strategically (adv)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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