In a way that is carefully planned to achieve a particular goal; with long-term planning and tactical consideration.
From Greek 'strategikos' meaning 'of a general,' derived from 'strategos' (general), itself from 'stratos' (army) and 'agein' (to lead). The word evolved from military command to any form of systematic planning.
The transformation of 'strategically' from purely military terminology to everyday business and personal language reflects how we've militarized our approach to success. Every marketing campaign, career move, or even dinner party can now be 'strategic,' showing how warfare metaphors have colonized civilian life.
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