coordinates

British  

/ -ˌneɪts, kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪts /

plural noun

1. clothes of matching or harmonious colours and design, suitable for wearing together Compare separates

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coordinates Cultural  

1. A set of numbers, or a single number, that locates a point on a line, on a plane, or in space. If the point is known to be on a given line, only one number is needed to locate it. If the point is known to be on a given plane, two numbers are needed. If the point is known to be located in space, three numbers are needed.

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Example Sentences

The post read “A new era of PC,” and then listed two numbers which appear to be the coordinates of the Taipei Music Center.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

As an organization that coordinates for about 50 homeless services agencies, it would use the data to help them adjust their outreach and engagement strategies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The record-smashing Sawe works with a Swedish company called Maurten, which closely coordinates and supplies his race-day nutrition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The reports said this was due to outdated target coordinates supplied by a US intelligence agency.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

One is free to use any three suitable coordinates, although they have only a limited range of validity.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

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