Question

Which sentence uses the word logistical correctly?

a. Detectives in the embezzlement case cited logistical evidence that pointed to manipulation of bank accounts.
b. Some other members of the team found David’s logistical tendencies irritating when they worked on new designs.
c. The professor attempted to explain his logistical argument by listing supporting evidence on the whiteboard.
d. The army’s campaign was hindered by logistical problems as supplies failed to reach the front lines and troop ships encountered storms.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. The army’s campaign was hindered by logistical problems as supplies failed to reach the front lines and troop ships encountered storms.

Explanation:

The word logistical means relating to or involving careful organization and planning of a complicated activity. The only sentence using this word properly is sentence D. A logistical problem occurs when a certain plan didn't account for something. That's what the army faced in the given example - there were circumstances they didn't predict, which resulted in poor construction of the plan, and now they are facing a problem of logistical nature. Evidence, tendencies, and arguments cannot be logistical.