strategic warning
- noun
- /strəˈtɛdʒɪk ˈwɔrnɪŋ/
- Specialized
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advertencia estratégica
- The general issued a strategic warning to his troops.
Examples
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Prior to the invasion, government officials failed to act on a strategic warning from military advisers.
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A strategic warning is essential for national leaders to prepare a coordinated defense response.
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The intelligence agency issued a strategic warning of possible missile attacks in the region.
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Strategic warnings are crucial for national security.
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The intelligence agency issued a strategic warning about potential threats to national security.
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Military leaders received a strategic warning to prepare for a possible attack from the adversary.
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The government provided a strategic warning in advance of the natural disaster, allowing residents to evacuate safely.
Synonyms
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1.0
A statement or sign that tells people about danger before it happens
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1.6
Something that shows there may be danger or a problem
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A sign or notice that something bad will happen
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A sign that something dangerous may happen
An advance notice that tells people about a possible danger
A notice given before an event or change
How Early
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'strategic' (relating to planning or tactics) modifies 'warning' (an alert), so a learner who knows both words can infer a warning issued for strategic/tactical reasons, often in advance. This adjective+noun pattern is common across languages and follows normal English composition, making the sense readily understandable to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Strategic warning comes from the image of a military leader pointing at a map and giving a careful warning so people can move in a planned way. That's why it means a warning given in advance to allow time to 'prepare' or 'respond', often in military situations.