logistics
11logistics — lo|gis|tics [ləˈdʒıstıks US lou ] n [plural] [Date: 1800 1900; : French; Origin: logistique, from Greek logistike art of calculating , from logos; LOGIC] the practical arrangements that are needed in order to make a plan that involves a lot of… …
12logistics — [[t]ləʤɪ̱stɪks[/t]] N UNCOUNT COLL 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.… …
13logistics — noun Logistics is used before these nouns: ↑convoy, ↑support Logistics is used after these nouns: ↑army …
14logistics — lo|gis|tics [ lə dʒıstıks ] noun plural the practical arrangements that are necessary in order to organize something successfully, especially something involving a lot of people or equipment: logistics of: We haven t though about the logistics of …
15logistics — noun 1 the logistics of the practical arrangements that are needed in order to make a plan or activity successful: the complex logistics of supplying food to the famine areas 2 (U) the study or skill of moving soldiers, supplying them with food… …
16logistics — UK [ləˈdʒɪstɪks] / US noun a) [plural] the practical arrangements that are necessary in order to organize something successfully, especially something involving a lot of people or equipment logistics of: We haven t thought about the logistics of… …
17logistics — noun plural but singular or plural in construction Etymology: French logistique art of calculating, logistics, from Greek logistikē art of calculating, from feminine of logistikos of calculation, from logizein to calculate, from logos reason Date …
18logistics — (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) (VOCABULARY WORD) n. [lo JIS tiks] management of any large operation, military or otherwise, and particularly dealing with procurement, distribution, transport and maintenance of materials and personnel. The logistics… …
19logistics — plural noun the logistics of deploying forces in Afghanistan Syn: organization, planning, plans, management, arrangement, administration, orchestration, coordination, execution, handling, running …
20logistics — /ləˈdʒɪstɪks / (say luh jistiks) noun (often construed as plural) 1. the branch of military science concerned with transportation and supply, and the movement of bodies of troops. 2. (in industry, etc.) the planning, implementation, and control… …
