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Strategie

strategy

noun shtrah-teh-GEE Rare

Origin: from Greek 'strategia'

Usage Note

Strategie in gaming contexts means the overall long-term plan to win. In Strategiespiele (strategy games) players must plan several moves or turns ahead. Eine Strategie entwickeln (to develop a strategy) is the standard collocation used in gaming, sport and business alike.

Examples

"Seine langfristige Strategie erwies sich als überlegen gegenüber kurzfristigem Taktieren."

Natural Translation

His long-term strategy proved superior to short-term tactical play.

Literal Translation

His long-term strategy proved itself superior compared to short-term tacticking.

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