logistic

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adjective

lo·​gis·​tic lō-ˈji-stik 

lə-

variants or logistical

lō-ˈji-sti-kəl 

lə-

1

a

: of or relating to symbolic logic

b

: of or relating to the philosophical attempt to reduce mathematics to logic

2

: of or relating to logistics

a logistic problem

3

logistic : of, represented by, or relating to a logistic curve

a logistic process

logistically

lō-ˈji-sti-k(ə-)lē 

lə-

adverb

logistic

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noun

: symbolic logic

Examples of logistic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Cases that, like Iraq and Syria today, present greater strategic and logistic challenges quickly bring Europe’s vulnerabilities to the fore. —Raphael Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2014

Strengthening relationships with suppliers and logistic partners will allow for better collaboration in times of crisis. —Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024

Noun

Due to logistics, traffic and timing, fans will not be able to attend both events, the Dodgers said Wednesday. —Jamie Barton, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024

While the stakes may be higher for companies like mine in logistics because of the razor-thin margins, that may change as more CEOs see both the intrinsic and economic value. —Nicole Glenn, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1918, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1905, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing logistic

• logistic curve