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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for logistics

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These efforts could expose students to practical engineering problems involving electric flight and aviation safety.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
This episode was produced by Gabriel Sanchez and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Damian Herring.

— October 20, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of engineering

Noun

White said Salvation Brands is not to be confused with the big brand management firms such as Authentic Brands Group and WHP Global, which are getting all the attention these days.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Authorities in both countries were investigating the cyber incidents, which exposed vulnerabilities in some older refrigeration management systems and in the countries' highly efficient food supply chains.

— JOHN LEICESTER, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of management

Noun

Meanwhile, Track Mode lowers the suspension so drivers can adjust the car for more aggressive handling.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
The Hawks entered the night riding their first back-to-back wins of the season, but defensive-zone struggles, sloppy puck handling and giveaways dropped them to 2-2-0 on their seven-game homestand.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of handling

Noun

Last week, a federal judge granted the news outlets their request for a preliminary injunction against the government ban as the case moves through the legal system.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Filling a government gap The new pledge comes as governments fall far behind their own nature-funding targets.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of government

Noun

The different program sales operations of Skydance hit the Côte d’Azur under their pre-existing Paramount and WB brands.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Boston Dynamics‘ prototype operation brings engineers and machinists together to develop, manufacture, assemble, and maintain robotic hardware.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of operation

Noun

Such well-being is appealed to only as a smokescreen for the argument's true purpose, the justification of the administration's policies toward immigrants.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
The administration had been in damage control mode ever since her first briefing.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of administration

Noun

By approaching elections as an important governance function and not merely an annual formality, boards and unit owners can help establish a culture of transparency, accountability, integrity, and responsible stewardship.

— Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
The goal in the long term would be to establish a multilateral system of regional governance—anchored by China but accepted by its neighbors.

— Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of governance

Noun

In many ways, that makes the upcoming general elections, the first since the attack, a referendum on his leadership.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
His leadership throughout the invasion — and willingness to walk the front lines in active participation of military defense strategy — has been lauded.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

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