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{ Logistic , Logistical , } a. [Gr. > skilled in calculating, > to calculate, fr. λόγος word, number, reckoning: cf. F. logistique.]
- Logical. [Obs.]Berkeley.1913 Webster
- (Math.) Sexagesimal, or made on the scale of 60; as, logistic, or sexagesimal, arithmetic.1913 Webster
- Of or pertaining to logistics; as, logistic requirements; logistical problems; a logistical nightmare.PJC
Logistic logarithms, or Proportional logarithms, certain logarithmic numbers used to shorten the calculation of the fourth term of a proportion of which one of the terms is a given constant quantity, commonly one hour, while the other terms are expressed in minutes and seconds; -- not now used.
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- Logical. [Obs.]