lo·gis·tics

[loh-jis-tiks, luh-]
noun (used with a singular or plural verb)
1.
the branch of military science and operations dealing with the procurement, supply, and maintenance of equipment, with the movement, evacuation, and hospitalization of personnel, with the provision of facilities and services, and with related matters.
2.
the planning, implementation, and coordination of the details of a business or other operation.
Origin:
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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lo·gis·tic

2 [loh-jis-tik, luh-]
noun Sometimes, logistics.
1.
symbolic logic.
2.
Archaic. mathematical calculation.
adjective
3.
of or pertaining to logistic.
Origin:
1620–30; < French logistique < Late Latin logisticus of computation < Greek logistikós skilled in calculation, rational, equivalent to logist(ḗs) calculator, reasoner (*logid-, base of logízein to reckon, verbal derivative of lógos word (see logos) + -tēs agent suffix, with dt > st) + -ikos -ic

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logistic1 (lɒˈdʒɪstɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—n
1.  Compare formal language an uninterpreted calculus or system of symbolic logic
 
—adj
2.  maths (of a curve) having an equation of the form y = k/(1 + ea+bx), where b is less than zero
3.  rare of, relating to, or skilled in arithmetical calculations
 
[C17: via French, from Late Latin logisticus of calculation, from Greek logistikos rational, from logos word, reason]

logistic or logistical2 (lɒˈdʒɪstɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—adj
of or relating to logistics
 
logistical or logistical2
 
—adj
 
logistically or logistical2
 
—adv

logistics (lɒˈdʒɪstɪks) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—n
1.  the science of the movement, supplying, and maintenance of military forces in the field
2.  the management of materials flow through an organization, from raw materials through to finished goods
3.  the detailed planning and organization of any large complex operation
 
[C19: from French logistique, from loger to lodge]
 
logistician
 
—n

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Word Origin & History

logistic
"pertaining to logic," 1628, from M.L. logisticus, from Gk. logistikos "pertaining to logic," from logikos (see logic).

logistics
"art of moving, quartering, and supplying troops," 1879, from Fr. (l'art) logistique "(art) of quartering troops," from M.Fr. logis "lodging," from O.Fr. logeis "shelter for an army, encampment," from loge (see lodge) + Gk. suffix -istikos.
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Example sentences
It's now a bit player in the business of logistics management and warehouse
  outsourcing.
They're not hostile to us, logistics of oil transfer are simplified, and our
  economies are connected in a number of other ways.
The logistics of this are mind boggling but a start must be made.
And the emirate will refocus on its traditional strengths: trade, logistics and
  tourism.
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