Meaning & use
strategize
To plan a course of action carefully in order to achieve a particular goal.
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The coaches strategized late into the night before the championship game.
Marketing teams strategize months in advance of a major product launch.
A note on using this word
Strategize is common in business and sports contexts; some style guides consider it jargon and prefer the simpler 'plan.'
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