logistic

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adjective

lo·​gis·​tic lō-ˈji-stik How to pronounce logistic (audio)
lə-
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
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: 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
By targeting Nur Khan Air Base—considered a logistic and command hub for the Pakistan Air Force—India demonstrated its ability to hit strategic targets. Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025 Will autonomous trucks in the logistic yard space outpace on-road autonomy? Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Noun
Similarly, logistics operations—from warehouse management to last-mile delivery—present opportunities for humanoid robots to perform tasks that require both mobility and manipulation capabilities. Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 But Lokko soon realized the logistics and resources needed to start an entirely new school might be out of reach. Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 11 June 2025 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 15 Jun. 2025.

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