Thesaurus results for LOGISTICS

logistics

noun

Definition of logistics

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 For a logistics-heavy region like Northeast Florida, that distinction matters. — Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 10 July 2026 Daisy’s handler is Melissa Jasso of Grayslake, training and logistics coordinator for the Vernon Hills Police. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for logistics

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Noun

Its engineering and production operations span Austin, Texas; Greenlawn, New York; Nashua, New Hampshire; and Wayne, New Jersey.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
In space, however, the ability to stretch out is practically infinite — after taking into account, of course, engineering and financing constraints.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of engineering

Noun

The company says its load-management controls can help accommodate the fluctuating power requirements of computing hardware while supporting grid stability.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Derriso went through basic training and spent six years in the Army, mostly handling personnel management and other administrative duties.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of management

Noun

Bass also attracted criticism over her handling of city spending — giving a series of raises to the workforce and then encountering a $1-billion shortfall, which led to the elimination of more than 1,500 vacant city jobs.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Madigan’s downfall began with women angered by his handling of #MeToo incidents involving his campaign and government staff in 2017 and 2018.

— Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of handling

Noun

Many are concerned about the federal government’s lack of action in preventing the spread.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 11 Nov. 2026
The flexible grant money will allow the organization to initiate projects sooner without waiting for government reimbursements, Morrison-North said.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of government

Noun

Garcia also wants to look at the administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigationand Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.

— Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
Garcia also wants to look at the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of operation

Noun

Once commanding some 95% of market share in China, Nvidia’s sales to China have plummeted due to the export restrictions, first applied during the Biden administration.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Nov. 2026
During a Monday night press conference at the White House, administration officials ruled out the SMART system as the root cause of the airspace shutdown, noting that it is disconnected and not even plugged into the core air traffic control systems.

— Chase Jordan Updated November 13, Charlotte Observer, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of administration

Noun

The allegations helped trigger multiple state and federal investigations into the district’s finances and governance.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
Energetic regulation and enforcement may be for naught, though, given localization of education governance and the high degree of district autonomy demanded by residents.

— David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of governance

Noun

Welch’s decision came a day after 26 House Democrats, including four members of his leadership team, signed a statement calling for a new speaker.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Some other Democrats have not yet committed to voting for Schumer in leadership elections, which are expected early next month, but haven't explicitly endorsed another candidate.

— Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

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