coordination

Or co-or·di·na·tion

[koh-awr-dn-ey-shuhn]

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.

coordination

/ kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən /

noun

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

coordination

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.)

Other Word Forms

• noncoordination noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of coordination¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of coordination¹

C17: from Late Latin coordinātiō, from Latin ordinātiō an arranging; see _ordinate

Example Sentences

Both the BOJ and the government have signaled that they will work closely on policy coordination.

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So do industrial states such as Ohio, Michigan and Tennessee, where many white-collar administrative and coordination roles in factories and supply chains are also at risk.

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They are bundles of judgment, coordination and hands-on work.

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“This case reflects the effective coordination among District Attorneys’ Offices statewide to protect our environment and ensure companies follow the law,” Ventura County Dist.

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“Railroads needed a form of standardization and high-level coordination across towns and stations for specific skills,” she says.

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Related Words

• allocation 
• allotment 
• analysis 
• arrangement 
• designation 
• distribution 
• grade 
• regulation