LOGISTICS


Meaning of LOGISTICS in English

[ lə'dʒɪstɪks ]

■ plural noun [treated as sing. or plural ] the detailed coordination of a large and complex operation.

↘the activity of organizing the movement, equipment, and accommodation of troops.

↘the commercial activity of transporting goods to customers.

Origin

C19 (meaning 'movement and supply of troops and equipment'): from Fr. logistique , from loger 'lodge'.

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