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

As an independent committee, the group is barred from coordinating with Mahan and his campaign.

From Los Angeles Times

He helps coordinate regional coverage and writes about security, trade, migration and economic trends shaping Mexico and Latin America.

From The Wall Street Journal

As the sheets curved into dome-like shapes, the hidden image slowly appeared, showing that changes in shape and visual appearance can be coordinated within one material.

From Science Daily

“This case came together in under 24 hours because of the coordinated work of the FBI, local law enforcement and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.”

From Los Angeles Times

It was feared to have started earlier this year, following both comments from Japan’s Ministry of Finance and hints from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent of coordinated intervention to support the yen.

From Barron's

Related Words

• agree
• harmonize
• integrate
• organize
• regulate