logistics

[loh-jis-tiks, luh-]

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. the branch of military science and operations dealing with the procurement, supply, and maintenance of equipment, with the movement, evacuation, and hospitalization of personnel, with the provision of facilities and services, and with related matters.

2. the planning, implementation, and coordination of the details of a business or other operation.

logistics

/ lɒˈdʒɪstɪks, ˌlɒdʒɪˈstɪʃən /

noun

1. the science of the movement, supplying, and maintenance of military forces in the field

2. the management of materials flow through an organization, from raw materials through to finished goods

3. the detailed planning and organization of any large complex operation

Other Word Forms

• logistician noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of logistics¹

First recorded in 1875–80; from French logistique “quartermaster's work,” equivalent to log(er) “to lodge, be quartered (said of troops)” + -istique -istic; -ics

Word History and Origins

Origin of logistics¹

C19: from French logistique, from loger to _lodge

Example Sentences

Cossington had left the FA in May, but had played a major role in the logistics for their time in Switzerland.

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Hundreds of Russian soldiers have infiltrated the logistics hub, Kyiv said earlier this week.

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The transportation and logistics sector recorded monthly payroll gains of 4.8% in the month.

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The World Food Programme said it is collaborating with partners to coordinate logistics, cash and emergency supplies across Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

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"It covers us while Australia figures out the logistics of that rule because I think there's going to be a lot of hiccups and a lot of ups and downs."

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Related Words

• coordination 
• engineering 
• planning 
• strategy