: the things that must be done to plan and organize a complicated activity or event that involves many people
My mother was in charge of the logistics of our camping trip.
Logistics are the key to a successful military campaign.
the logistics of a political campaign
—sometimes used with a singular verbLogistics is the key to a successful military campaign.
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“Logistics.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/logistics. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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