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Strategic Importance

/strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ɪmˈpɔː.təns/
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The significance or value of something in terms of its strategic role or impact.

    "The strategic importance of the new trade route cannot be underestimated."
  2. 2

    A measure of how critical a factor is in achieving a specific goal or outcome.

    "In military planning, the strategic importance of a location can determine the success of an operation."

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The term 'strategic' originates from the Greek word 'strategos', meaning 'general', which evolved through Latin into Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century. 'Importance' comes from the Latin 'importare', meaning 'to bring in', which transitioned into Middle English, reflecting the significance or value attributed to something.

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