Strategy (noun)

1. A plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim.
2. The art and science of planning and directing military operations.
3. The art of devising or employing plans or stratagems toward a goal.

Origin:

French stratégie, from greek strategia, from strategos commander of an army, general; akin to greek histasthai to stand, histēmi to make to stand.

Examples:

1. The company's new marketing strategy was successful.
2. The general"s strategy was to divide the enemy"s forces.
3. The company's strategy for the future is to expand into new markets.
4. The chess player's strategy was to control the center of the board.
5. The team's strategy was to use a running game to control the clock.