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

However, the chance of mixed precipitation on Saturday could still present logistic hurdles. —Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025

The industry-specific solution supports circular logistic flows for returnable and reusable packaging material such as containers, boxes, and pallets — from supplier and customer deliveries to intra-company movements and the journey back to the company. —Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

Noun

Staff traveled across the country visiting different adaptive events to better understand logistics and the operations behind the scenes. —Candace Oehler, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025

This approach will save time, streamline logistics, and make PXO Akira accessible to global productions. —New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2025

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