strategy meaning

strategy means a plan designed to achieve a particular goal.

strategy :

plan, approach

noun

▪ We need a good strategy to win the game.

▪ We need a plan to win the game.

▪ Our marketing strategy is effective.

▪ Our marketing plan is effective.

paraphrasing

▪ plan – approach

▪ tactic – approach

▪ method – approach

▪ scheme – approach

strategy

Pronunciation

strategy [ˈstrætɪdʒi]

The stress is on the first syllable 'stra' and sounds like 'stra-ti-gee'.

Common phrases and grammar about strategy

strategy - Common meaning

noun
plan, approach

Part of Speech Changes for "strategy"

▪ strategic (adjective) – related to strategy

▪ strategize (verb) – to plan a strategy

▪ strategically (adverb) – in a strategic manner

▪ strategical (adjective) – pertaining to strategy

Common Expressions with "strategy"

▪ marketing strategy – a plan for marketing

▪ business strategy – a plan for business

▪ implement a strategy – use a plan

▪ develop a strategy – create a plan

Important examples of strategy in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC word questions, strategy usually means a plan to achieve a goal.

▪Our company needs a new strategy to increase sales.
▪Our company needs a new plan to increase sales.

Example of a confusing word: tactic (a specific action or step)

▪Our company needs a new tactic to increase sales.
▪Our company needs a specific action to increase sales.
"Strategy" refers to an overall plan or approach designed to achieve a long-term goal, such as increasing sales. It involves a broader perspective and often includes multiple tactics. "Tactic," on the other hand, is a specific action or step taken to achieve a part of the strategy. While both words are related to planning, "tactic" is more about the details, whereas "strategy" is about the big picture. In this context, "strategy" is the correct choice because it encompasses the entire plan to boost sales, rather than just individual actions.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC grammar questions, strategy is used as a noun and often involves subject-verb agreement.

▪The company's strategy is effective.
▪The company's plan works well.

strategy

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

marketing strategy

'a plan for marketing', used when discussing plans.

▪Our marketing strategy focuses on social media.
▪Our marketing plan focuses on social media.

game strategy

'a plan in games', used when discussing gameplay.

▪The team's game strategy led them to victory.
▪The team's plan helped them win.

Differences between similar words and strategy

strategy

,

plan

differences

strategy is a more comprehensive and long-term plan, while a plan can be any detailed proposal for achieving something.

strategy
▪We need a solid strategy to enter the new market.
▪We need a solid plan to enter the new market.
plan
▪plan – a detailed proposal for doing something
▪plan is a detailed proposal, whereas strategy is a broader approach to achieving goals.

strategy

,

tactic

differences

strategy refers to the overall plan, while tactic refers to specific actions within that plan.

strategy
▪The company's strategy focuses on innovation.
▪The team used an effective strategy to win the game.
tactic
▪The team used effective tactics to win the game.
▪The team used an effective strategy to win the game.

Words with the same origin as strategy

The origin of strategy

strategy comes from the Greek word 'strategia', meaning the art of planning in war.

Word structure

strategy has the root 'strat' (army) and suffix 'egy' (noun).

Words with the same origin

The root of strategy is 'strat', found in words like 'stratosphere' and 'stratagem'.

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