coordination

American  

[koh-awr-dn-ey-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

Etymology

Origin of coordination

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

Example Sentences

If all parents are legally obliged to keep their kids off social media, the coordination problem is solved.

From The Wall Street Journal

Approximately 100 sheriff’s detectives continue to work on the case, in coordination with the FBI.

From Los Angeles Times

"Both sides should... ensure that China-Russia relations continue to develop steadily along the right track, through deeper strategic coordination and a more proactive and effective commitment as major powers," the Chinese president said.

From Barron's

"In coordination with the World Health Organization, we were able to evacuate 45 patients," says a Red Crescent official.

From Barron's

The Israeli military unit in charge of humanitarian coordination with Palestinians, called Cogat, didn’t respond to requests for comment on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• allocation
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• arrangement
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