logistics

noun

Definition of logisticsnext
as in engineering
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

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Recent Examples of logistics That’s helped the Saudi economy remain resilient and play a bigger role as a logistics hub for the Gulf. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 June 2026 This system is intended to bridge a logistics gap between small drones and larger transport aircraft, giving Marines a flexible supply option in difficult environments. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026 Marzan, an Army veteran of more than 30 years, was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command in Des Moines, Iowa, a logistics command that supports troop operations. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026 The Atlanta World Cup Host Committee shared new info in a logistics update Thursday. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for logistics
Recent Examples of Synonyms for logistics
  1. engineering
  2. management
  3. handling
  4. government
  5. operation
  6. administration
  7. governance
  8. leadership
Noun
  • The project now moves into a phase where engineering, construction and workforce development will carry as much importance as diplomacy.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Rafael Camilo Gutiérrez Melgarejo, a structural engineering professor at Florida International University, said roughly 60% of construction in Colombia is informal.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of engineering
Noun
  • Emergency management is warning people in the area to expect smoke and traffic delays.
    — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The package includes communications, electrical power, and thermal management systems.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of management
Noun
  • In fact, as speaker, Welch has rebooted a lot of what was wrong with Madigan’s handling of the office.
    — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The company envisions Vox handling dictation while MouthPad handles cursor control.
    — Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of handling
Noun
  • Africa's most populous country will hold the election against a backdrop of worsening economic and security crises that have caused anger among voters against Tinubu's government.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Firms in the Program can propose but do not select their own targets, and require a federal contract and written government approval to operate.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of government
Noun
  • Ranching is still difficult and often unprofitable work, especially for family operations.
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The village does not anticipate the regional shortage affecting village operations during the winter, said Molly Gillespie, Buffalo Grove’s communications and engagement director.
    — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of operation
Noun
  • But the plaintiffs in the case, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, have argued that the administration cannot bypass congressional input for a project of such magnitude — 90,000 square foot.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Despite doubling mining revenues last year, President Bola Tinubu’s administration still falls short of meeting a 3% target for minerals’ GDP contribution that was set six years ago.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of administration
Noun
  • Pairing that hardware with technical assistance is what professionalizes governance and brings local operations fully in line with the highest international environmental and engineering standards.
    — Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Wharton professor of legal studies and business ethics Kevin Werbach explains why AI governance is so difficult, why companies can't be left to regulate themselves, and what governments need to do as AI becomes more powerful.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of governance
Noun
  • This disclosure prompted church leadership to meet with the accuser and her mother, which ultimately resulted in a report to the child abuse hotline that same month.
    — John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Moon enters Sagittarius and your 10th House of Career, Reputation, and Authority, putting attention on your role, leadership, deadlines, or visibility.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of leadership

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“Logistics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logistics. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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