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

He opted to learn in an automatic because he has dyspraxia, which affects movement and coordination.

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That move was made in coordination with the White House and the Department of Health and Human Services, the official said.

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"If these export controls, whether it's software, engines or other things happen, it will likely be in coordination with our G7 allies," he added, according to Bloomberg News.

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"It's been almost three decades of US investment, training, and an unprecedented level of coordination," Ms Dickinson said.

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The Rugby Football Union, in coordination with other leading nations, subsequently banned any R360 players from representing their national sides.

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Related Words

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