smart move

noun

: a good decision
Taking that job was a smart move.

Examples of smart move in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
This has been a smart move for the company, given the growing adoption of private networks and the obvious sales adjacencies for HPE to extend its reach beyond Wi-Fi and wired deployments. Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Councilmember Joe LaCava, who spearheaded the new trash fee that the council finalized June 9, said foreclosures because of the trash fee would be highly unlikely and that using the property tax system is a smart move. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025 Focusing on Egypt is a smart move: The country welcomed 3.9 million tourists during the first quarter of 2025, marking a 25 percent increase compared to the previous year. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 June 2025 And if Sunday nights tend to hit the hardest, strategically planning hangouts with friends that day is a smart move to fill the void. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for smart move

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Smart move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smart%20move. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!