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logistical

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɫəˈdʒɪstɪkəɫ// UK //lədʒˈɪstɪkəl// lo·gis·ti·cal

adj. relating to the planning and organization of a complicated task or event. You use this when talking about the practical details of moving people or things.

adj. relating to the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies. Often used to describe the practical challenges of implementation rather than the theoretical strategy.


SIMPLE

The move was a logistical nightmare for the family.

CONTEXTUAL

Organizing a music festival involves solving several logistical challenges, such as arranging transport for the bands and managing waste disposal.

COMPLEX

While the policy was sound in theory, the logistical difficulties of distributing the vaccine to remote mountain villages proved nearly insurmountable during the winter months.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun like 'challenge', 'nightmare', or 'support'.

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