logistically
Americanadverb
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in a way that relates to logistics, the branch of military operations dealing with the supply, maintenance, and distribution of equipment and personnel.
In antiquity, warfare became associated with agriculture because armies depended logistically on huge granaries.
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in a way that relates to the planning, coordination, and implementation of the details of any operation.
With the help of my very understanding wife, I began planning both logistically and financially to return to Mount Everest to film some new material.
Etymology
Origin of logistically
First recorded in 1900–05; logistic 1 ( def. ) + -ally ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Local potter Mary Chappelhow, who was among those involved in the project, said it was "logistically very difficult" to get some of the very large daffodils in and out the kiln.
From BBC
The arbitrage trade proved too time-consuming and logistically complicated for Mr. Levin to execute.
From New York Times
Guarding top politicians in campaigns is logistically hard, and balancing tight security with a free election is also difficult, he said.
From Washington Times
Often it’s not financially or logistically feasible for providers to take those patients because they require more staff time and services.
From Seattle Times
But what I’m here to argue isn’t that last-minute travel is flawed logistically; rather, it’s flawed qualitatively.
From Washington Post
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