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logistics

lo.gis.tics \lo--'jis-tiks, l*-\ n [F logistique art of calculating, 
   logistics, fr. Gk logistike- a] pl but sing or pl in constr rt of 
   calculating, fr. fem. of logistikos of calculation, fr. logizein to 
   calculate, fr. logos reason : the procurement, maintenance, and 
   transportation of military materiel, f acilities, and personnel