coordinator

Or co-or·di·na·tor

[koh-awr-dn-ey-ter]

noun

1. a person or thing that coordinates.

2. Grammar.,  a coordinating conjunction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coordinator¹

First recorded in 1860–65; coordinate + -or ²

Example Sentences

Turns out that retreating from head coach to offensive coordinator wasn’t a great fit for Chip Kelly.

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The build‑out didn’t just hire coders; it hired coordinators, pickers, packers and drivers.

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A few months after retiring, he was working as a coordinator for an adventure race in Alaska when he began thinking about the lack of policing in the sport.

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“We came out here, we set the tone early,” said Holani, a part of a defensive front guided by defensive coordinator Steve Fifita that tallied seven tackles for loss and two sacks.

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It was 10 years ago that Catalano’s brother, Anthony, now the team’s offensive coordinator, led Centennial to a Division 1 championship.

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