Synonyms for

Strategies

Verb / ˈstrætʌdʒi:z / Another word for strategies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Strategies are plans or methods for achieving a goal or solving a problem.

Synonyms & similar words

scheme strategy tactics plans approaches methods schemes techniques maneuvers policies procedures blueprints designs recipes formulas systems guidelines roadmaps actions steps measures movements

Synonyms by register

Formal

approaches methodologies plans schemes

Informal

plans moves plays tricks

Literary

designs maneuvers stratagems

Antonyms

tactics improvisation chance accident randomness unplanned actions

Common collocations

  • business strategies
  • marketing strategies
  • long-term strategies
  • effective strategies
  • develop strategies
  • implement strategies
  • military strategies
  • game strategies

Word family

noun strategy
verb strategize
adjective strategic
adverb strategically

Usage note

While 'strategies' refers to a high-level plan, 'tactics' refers to the specific actions taken to implement that plan. They are often contrasted but can also be used together.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher taught us different strategies to solve math problems.
  2. We need to come up with a strategy to increase sales.
  3. The company implemented a new marketing strategy.
  4. The football coach changed his strategy during halftime.
  5. The politician's strategy for winning the election was to appeal to young voters.

Quotes

  • The best way to predict the future is to create it.
  • Strategies are great, but execution is everything.
  • A good plan executed today is better than a perfect plan executed at some indefinite point in the future.

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