coordination

American  

[koh-awr-dn-ay-shuhn] / koʊˌɔr dnˈeɪ ʃən /

Or co-ordination

noun

1. the act or state of coordinating or of being coordinated.

2. proper order or relationship.

3. harmonious combination or interaction, as of functions or parts.

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coordination British  

/ kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən /

noun

1. balanced and effective interaction of movement, actions, etc

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coordination Cultural  

1. The use of grammatical structures to give equal emphasis to, or to “coordinate,” two or more words, groups of words, or ideas: “I like eggs and toast.” In the following sentences, each clause receives equal emphasis: “Mr. Jones teaches French, and Ms. Williams teaches English”; “Mr. Jones teaches French, but Ms. Williams teaches English.” (Compare subordination.)

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Other Word Forms

• noncoordination
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of coordination

First recorded in 1595–1605, coordination is from the Late Latin word coordinātiōn- (stem of coordinātiō ). See co-, ordination

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Explanation

Coordination is the act of arranging, putting things in order, or making things run smoothly together. Fencing might seem like a breeze, but it actually takes the graceful coordination of your hands, eyes, feet and mind. Some people like to put a dash in co-ordination. But whatever way you spell it, coordination has to do with coordinating things — whether it's pulling all the elements together for a fabulous party or just getting your hands and eyes to work together during batting practice. If you're looking for more coordination in your life, try organizing your calendar, doing some yoga, or getting a personal assistant.

Example Sentences

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coordination

Fiscal policy communication is getting much better, she said, and coordination with monetary policy has improved, describing economic fundamentals as “still solid”.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Their presentations revealed a patchwork of efforts, with municipalities and organizations moving ahead while seeking clearer coordination and financial commitments.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

And, it is understood, there was no coordination between them in the timing of their resignations.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

When prolonged forward head posture changes the information coming from these sensory receptors, it may interfere with balance and coordination during everyday activities.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

“It can be tricky getting the coordination right.”

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée

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