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

See Examples For:

coordination

“We find it really alarming, both the level of coordination between ICE and Iran and the unrestricted access officials have to Iranian nationals.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026

Depending on the severity and location of the problem, this can contribute to weakness, reduced coordination, and difficulty sustaining physical activity.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 10, 2026

"My goal is to strengthen coordination within the government and ensure more efficient management," he wrote on X, adding that "all institutions will continue to operate with complete normality."

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

“We will continue to closely monitor the situation and respond appropriately in close coordination with relevant ministries and agencies, as well as JT.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

It was effortless for Jonas, and even boring, though Asher enjoyed it, and playing catch was a required activity for Asher because it would improve his hand-eye coordination, which was not up to standards.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry

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