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logistics
/ləˈdʒɪstɪks/
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The g has the sound in “judge.”
Stress the second syllable, starting with the j sound in judge. Keep the final k and s together.
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“She manages the logistics.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does logistics mean?
noun
- The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services and related information from their point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of satisfying customer requirements.
- The procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
- plural of logistic
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IPA pronunciation
/ləˈdʒɪstɪks/
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Military personnel were assigned principally to support services, such as security and logistics, although soldiers with special skills worked with the civilians (7; 12).
WEU's operational role will be strengthened by examining and defining appropriate missions, structures and means, covering in particular: -WEU planning cell; - closer military co-operation complementary to the Alliance in particular in the fields of logistics, transport, training and strategic surveillance; - meetings of WEU Chiefs of Defence Staff; - military units answerable to WEU.