Thesaurus results for LOGISTICS

logistics

noun

Definition of logistics

as in engineering

the things that must be done to plan and organize a complicated activity or event that involves many people My mother was in charge of the logistics of our camping trip. Logistics are the key to a successful military campaign. the logistics of a political campaign

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Recent Examples of logistics For a logistics-heavy region like Northeast Florida, that distinction matters. — Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 10 July 2026 Daisy’s handler is Melissa Jasso of Grayslake, training and logistics coordinator for the Vernon Hills Police. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 That’s helped the Saudi economy remain resilient and play a bigger role as a logistics hub for the Gulf. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 7 June 2026 This system is intended to bridge a logistics gap between small drones and larger transport aircraft, giving Marines a flexible supply option in difficult environments. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for logistics

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Noun

These efforts could expose students to practical engineering problems involving electric flight and aviation safety.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
This episode was produced by Gabriel Sanchez and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Damian Herring.

— October 20, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of engineering

Noun

In doing so, the emirate has built resilience through diversified desalination, energy demand management, and long-term infrastructure planning.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Its eventual deployment could help the university explore how emerging aircraft fit into policing, emergency management, and engineering education.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of management

Noun

Equally responsible for this Bentley’s milestone handling are the Supersports’ electronic limited-slip differential, rear-wheel steering, suspension aided by a 48-volt active anti-roll bar, and enormous carbon-silicon-carbide brakes.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
That sentiment is even stronger now than in 2022, when Lula benefited from widespread opposition to Jair Bolsonaro after a presidency marked by controversy over his government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of handling

Noun

Last week, a federal judge granted the news outlets their request for a preliminary injunction against the government ban as the case moves through the legal system.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
Filling a government gap The new pledge comes as governments fall far behind their own nature-funding targets.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of government

Noun

That’s more than double the cash Tesla’s been garnering from operations in the last few quarters, meaning that will have a much bigger cash deficit in the final three months of 2026.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Inside, the mood is considerably more restrained, prioritizing comfort, generous proportions, and an operation that has had more than a decade to perfect its service for business travelers, families, and Vietnamese staycationers alike.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of operation

Noun

Earlier this month, the administration suspended activities for 21 fraternities amid reports of assault, hazing and drug- and alcohol-related behavior.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
The administration insists its strategy of inflicting economic pain is working.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of administration

Noun

As China’s global presence grows, data governance, biosecurity, and resilience are serious concerns.

— Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Gaps in governance, limited visibility into usage and costs, and restrictive vendor terms further complicate oversight—underscoring the need for stronger cost controls as organizations scale AI.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of governance

Noun

Such facilities successfully operate today, prioritizing community leadership, transparency, compensation and quiet all at once.

— Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The initiative will also offer mentorship and hands-on exposure to careers in stagecraft, design and production for Y members from ages 16 to 24, and talk-backs connecting live theater to the Y’s civic leadership programs.

— Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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