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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Guarding every potential target simultaneously with fixed missile batteries is logistically impossible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
“It was logistically stressful, and I could have walked away many times,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"Obviously, there's a lot that goes on. So, logistically, it provides some challenges, absolutely. But at the same time, if he wants to come and watch the Irish Open, who are we to say no?"
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
"It's logistically relatively easy for ICE to deport them to a third country," she added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
Millions of people had to be moved, fed, and logistically supported on many fronts.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin
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