coordinate

American  

[koh-awr-dn-it, -dn-eyt, koh-awr-dn-eyt] / koʊˈɔr dn ɪt, -dnˌeɪt, koʊˈɔr dnˌeɪt /

Or co-ordinate

adjective

1. of the same order or degree; equal in rank or importance.

2. involving the proper relationship or harmonious interaction among functions or parts.

3. Mathematics. using or pertaining to systems of coordinates.

4. Grammar. of the same rank in grammatical construction, as Jack and Jill in the phrase Jack and Jill, or got up and shook hands in the sentence He got up and shook hands.

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noun

1. a person or thing of equal rank or importance; an equal.

2. Mathematics. any of the magnitudes that serve to define the position of a point, line, or the like, by reference to a fixed figure, system of lines, etc.

3. coordinates, articles of clothing, furniture, or the like, harmonizing in color, material, or style, designed to be worn or used together.

verb (used with object)

coordinated, coordinating

1. to place or class in the same order, rank, division, etc.

2. to place or arrange in proper order or position.

   Synonyms:

   correlate, order

3. to combine in harmonious relation or action.

verb (used without object)

coordinated, coordinating

1. to become coordinate.

2. to assume proper order or relation.

3. to act in harmonious combination.

coordinate British  

verb

1. (tr) to organize or integrate (diverse elements) in a harmonious operation

2. to place (things) in the same class or order, or (of things) to be placed in the same class or order

3. (intr) to work together, esp harmoniously

4. (intr) to take or be in the form of a harmonious order

5. chem to form or cause to form a coordinate bond

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noun

1. maths any of a set of numbers that defines the location of a point in space See Cartesian coordinates polar coordinates

2. a person or thing equal in rank, type, etc

adjective

1. of, concerned with, or involving coordination

2. of the same rank, type, etc

3. of or involving the use of coordinates

   coordinate geometry

coordinate Scientific  

/ kō-ôr′dn-ĭt /

1. One of a set of numbers that determines the position of a point. Only one coordinate is needed if the point is on a line, two if the point is in a plane, and three if it is in space.

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Other Word Forms

• co-ordinately adverb
• co-ordinateness noun
• co-ordinative adjective
• coordinately adverb
• coordinateness noun
• coordinative adjective
• coordinator noun
• intercoordinate adjective
• miscoordinate verb
• noncoordinating adjective
• uncoordinate adjective
• uncoordinated adjective
• uncoordinately adverb
• uncoordinateness noun

Etymology

Origin of coordinate

First recorded in 1635–45; co- + (sub)ordinate

Example Sentences

It provides an application programming interface that helps businesses communicate across software platforms, allowing them to transfer data and coordinate different data sets.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

He directed the country’s international police liaison to coordinate with Interpol to hunt down the accused abroad.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Cytokines are signaling molecules that help coordinate immune activity and prevent excessive reactions that could lead to autoimmune disease.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Isara, founded by a pair of 23-year-old researchers, aims to build software that can coordinate the work of thousands of ‘agents.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Communication was essential if we were to coordinate our protests and complaints.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Related Words

• agree
• harmonize
• integrate
• organize
• regulate