logistic

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adjective

lo·​gis·​tic lō-ˈji-stik How to pronounce logistic (audio)
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variants or logistical
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a
: of or relating to symbolic logic
b
: of or relating to the philosophical attempt to reduce mathematics to logic
2
: of or relating to logistics
a logistic problem
3
logistic : of, represented by, or relating to a logistic curve
a logistic process
logistically adverb

logistic

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noun

Examples of logistic in a Sentence

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Adjective
While Klein has stayed on as a creative director, both Tyler and Davies say Scott is the perfect guide for the logistic and emotional transition the moment required. David John Chávez, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026 They may also be used to saturate and destroy remaining airfields, command centers, and logistic hubs. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
Building on earlier logistics drone efforts The MARV-EL program is part of the Marine Corps’ larger push to modernize battlefield logistics. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026 The theft occurred on March 24th at CAC International, a logistics and shipping company located in Harrison, NJ. Adam Sabes , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for logistic

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of logistic was in 1905

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“Logistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logistic. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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