logistics
pronunciation
How to pronounce logistics in British English:
UK [ləˈdʒɪstɪks]
How to pronounce logistics in American English:
US [ləˈdʒɪstɪks]
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- Noun:
- handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed
Word Origin
- logistics (n.)
- "art of moving, quartering, and supplying troops," 1879, from French (l'art) logistique "(art) of quartering troops," from Middle French logis "lodging," from Old French logeiz "shelter for an army, encampment," from loge (see lodge (n.)) + Greek-derived suffix -istique (see -istic). The form in French was influenced by logistique. Related: Logistical.
Example
- 1. Logistics are the oil men 's most immediate problem .
- 2. Another field within logistics is called medical logistics .
- 3. Then there were the logistics .
- 4. The americans may provide intelligence and logistics , perhaps including drones .
- 5. Only the americans can provide drones and helicopters as well as logistics and electronic devices .