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- [loh-jis-tiks, luh-]
- /loʊˈdʒɪs tɪks, lə-/
- /ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [loh-jis-tiks, luh-]
- /loʊˈdʒɪs tɪks, lə-/
Definitions of logistics word
- noun logistics symbolic logic. 1
- noun logistics Archaic. mathematical calculation. 1
- adjective logistics of or relating to logistic. 1
- noun logistics The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies. 1
- uncountable noun logistics If you refer to the logistics of doing something complicated that involves a lot of people or equipment, you are referring to the skilful organization of it so that it can be done successfully and efficiently. 0
- noun logistics the science of the movement, supplying, and maintenance of military forces in the field 0
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Origin of logistics
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < French logistique quartermaster's work, equivalent to log(er) to lodge, be quartered (said of troops) + -istique -istic; see -ics
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Parts of speech for Logistics
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logistics popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
logistics usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for logistics
noun logistics
- planning — a scheme or method of acting, doing, proceeding, making, etc., developed in advance: battle plans.
- strategy — Also, strategics. the science or art of combining and employing the means of war in planning and directing large military movements and operations.
- organization — the act or process of organizing.
- systematization — to arrange in or according to a system; reduce to a system; make systematic.
- coordination — Coordination means organizing the activities of two or more groups so that they work together efficiently and know what the others are doing.
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