logistic

adjective lo·gis·tic \ lō-ˈji-stik , lə- \

variants: or logistical play \lō-ˈji-sti-kəl, lə-\

Definition of logistic

1 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

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logistically

play \lō-ˈji-sti-k(ə-)lē, lə-\ adverb

Recent Examples of logistic from the Web

This huge movement of troops over a long distance would have required significant logistic support and should have drawn local attention.

— sean gallagher, Ars Technica, "Getting medieval: A military analysis of Game of Thrones’ Westeros War," 10 Aug. 2017
While certain parts of the City are booming with economic development, the focus continues to be on attracting manufacturing and logistic companies and construction jobs for Detroiters in the Central Business District.

— katrease stafford, Detroit Free Press, "City Council questionnaires: Candidates address issues facing Detroit," 31 July 2017
B&G Delivery System Inc., which provides logistic services, leased 5,005 square feet of industrial space at South Cole 3 at 7598 Mossy Cup in Boise.

— peggy calhoun, idahostatesman, "D&B Supply plans Boise Avenue store; Sunrise Cafe leases space in Meridian," 15 July 2017
Ports increasingly rely on communications systems to keep operations running smoothly, and any IT glitches can create major disruptions for complex logistic supply chains.

— geoffrey smith, Fortune, "World’s Biggest Shipper Back Online After Massive Cyberattack," 3 July 2017
The report went over three main portions: completed and upcoming communication and stakeholder input meetings, logistic planning and preparation strategies for polling and messaging before a potential March 2018 campaign begins for a June 2018 bond.

— aliyah mohammed, The Mercury News, "Milpitas: School district looks toward June 2018 bond," 16 June 2017
Mack shared that in 1993, George took over the family pipeline company and turned it into the largest logistic pipeline company in North America with hundreds of employees nationwide.

— lance winter, star-telegram.com, "County says goodbye to a friend," 26 May 2017
Levi’s Stadium officials were sympathetic to patrons but cited logistic realities for many grievances.

— robert salonga, The Mercury News, "Santa Clara leaders ‘disappointed’ the U2 concert blew curfew," 18 May 2017
Levi’s Stadium officials were sympathetic to patrons but cited logistic realities for many of the grievances.

— jason green, The Mercury News, "U2 concert: ‘Monkeys could have organized better’," 17 May 2017

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First Known Use of logistic

1918

Other Logic Terms

a posteriori, connotation, corollary, inference, mutually exclusive, paradox, postulate, syllogism

logistic

noun

Definition of logistic

:symbolic logic

Recent Examples of logistic from the Web

Under Made in China 2025 and a five-year robot plan launched last year, Beijing plans to focus on automating key sectors like car manufacturing, electronics, appliances, logistics, and food.

— Bloomberg.com, "China’s Robot Revolution May Affect the Global Economy," 22 Aug. 2017
To that end the company is making major investments in logistics, including a fleet of air freighters, and also experimenting with different networks of physical stores, ranging from bookstores to grocery pickup locations.

— Ángel gonzález, The Seattle Times, "Amazon launches Instant Pickup service at five college campuses," 15 Aug. 2017
NevWest, based near Brown Field Municipal Airport, specializes in areas including engineering, logistics, communications and combat systems, according to its Website.

— kristina davis, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego defense contractor admits conflict of interest relationship with Navy engineer," 10 Aug. 2017
Diana P. Wilson, who lives in Sacramento and works in event logistics, switched a flight for a business trip in Columbus, Ohio, to connect in Denver rather than Chicago after receiving an airline alert that heavy rain was predicted for Chicago.

— martha c. white, New York Times, "Summer Flight Delayed? Don’t Assume It’s a Storm," 7 Aug. 2017
Charlottesville city officials have been trying to get Kessler to move the rally to a different location out of concerns regarding safety and logistics, local news station WVIR reports.

— de elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Airbnb Deactivates Accounts They Think Are Linked to a White Supremacist Rally," 7 Aug. 2017
The base will mostly be a logistics hub for a naval squadron China has long sailed in these waters, escorting commercial vessels.

— The Economist, "China goes to Africa," 20 July 2017
Year-round Indiana schools may be on way out There are childcare considerations, after-school activities and busing logistics to weigh.

— allison ross, The Courier-Journal, "Are JCPS, other districts starting too early for teens? Research may be a wake-up call," 19 July 2017
Employers are from a variety of industries, including advanced manufacturing, health care, hospitality, management and operations, sales and customer services, security, transportation and logistics.

— cincinnati, Cincinnati.com, "Job options heat up at Summer Spectacular Job Fair," 16 July 2017

First Known Use of logistic

1905

Other Logic Terms

a posteriori, connotation, corollary, inference, mutually exclusive, paradox, postulate, syllogism

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