strategically-decided
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/strəˈtiːdʒɪkli dɪˈsaɪdɪd/
carefully planned
Etymology
'strategically-decided' originates from the combination of 'strategically' and 'decided'. 'Strategically' comes from 'strategy', which originates from Greek 'strategia', meaning 'generalship'. 'Decided' comes from Latin 'decidere', meaning 'to cut off'.
'Strategically' evolved from the Greek 'strategia' through Latin and Old French, while 'decided' evolved from Latin 'decidere' through Old French 'decider'.
Initially, 'strategically' meant 'pertaining to a general', and 'decided' meant 'to cut off'. Over time, 'strategically-decided' evolved to mean 'carefully planned for advantage'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
decided in a manner that is carefully planned to achieve a specific goal or advantage.
The company's expansion into Asia was a strategically-decided move.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 04:52