logistic
B1Pronunciation
UK
- /lədʒˈɪstɪk/
US
- /ləˈdʒɪstɪk/
Description
- related to planning
- related to transport
- related to supply
- operational
- practical
Think of building a castle: the dream may be grand, but someone still has to make sure the stone, workers, food, and tools arrive where they are needed. When something is *logistic, it is connected to that kind of planning and movement. The word is usually used for practical matters such as transport, supply, coordination, and delivery. It often appears in phrases like logistic support, logistic problems, or logistic planning. In everyday English, people more often use the noun logistics, but logistic* still shows up when describing the systems and details that help a large operation run smoothly.
The word *logistic* is mainly an adjective. It describes things connected with the planning, movement, and support needed for an operation to work well. It points to the practical side of getting people, goods, materials, or services to the right place at the right time.
Historically, the idea comes strongly from military life, where armies needed careful systems for food, equipment, transport, and timing. In that setting, people might speak of *logistic support, logistic networks, or logistic units*. The focus is not the battle itself, but the support structure that makes action possible.
Today, the word is also used in business, shipping, aid work, and event planning. A company may talk about *logistic planning for warehousing and delivery. A hospital may face logistic issues when moving supplies quickly. A festival may need logistic coordination* so that staff, equipment, and visitors can move safely and on time.
The word often overlaps with *logistical, which is more common in modern English and usually means the same thing. It also overlaps with the noun logistics, which names the whole field or process. That is why learners may see logistic* less often by itself, even though it is still correct in the right context.
So, if a problem, plan, or system is called *logistic*, think of the behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything moving. It is the quiet art of making sure the practical details are ready before the big moment arrives.
Examples
- 1
Moving plans
The move went smoothly because the company had solved the main logistic problems in advance.
- 2
Military support
Food, fuel, and medical supplies were part of the army's logistic support.
- 3
Delivery network
The retailer is expanding its logistic network to deliver orders faster.
- 4
Statistics
The researchers used logistic regression to predict whether customers would cancel their subscriptions.
Domain
logistic regression
a statistics method used for yes/no outcomes
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- logisticadjective