Word
logistical
Phoneticslo·gis·ti·cal, stress on the second syllable
US/ɫəˈdʒɪstɪkəɫ/
UK/lədʒˈɪstɪkəl/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The move was a logistical nightmare for the family.”
“Organizing a music festival involves solving several logistical challenges, such as arranging transport for the bands and managing waste disposal.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “logistical” in context.
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun like 'challenge', 'nightmare', or 'support'.
Real-World Examples
“But finding the jury, and the jury keepers watching them, somewhere to sleep became something of a logistical nightmare.” “Then there is the logistical issue of playing four games a day for a three-week group stage – with many matches taking place during the summer daytime heat in Spain, Portugal and Morocco.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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