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

“The eye-hand coordination is so much better. And the strength and the jump.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The zip how fast that ball comes in, it’s a lot of hand-eye coordination,” he said of lacrosse.

From Los Angeles Times

These policies, alongside escalated coordination between law enforcement and other agencies, have heightened fear among survivors applying for the T visa, Dahlstrom explained.

From Los Angeles Times

Colin Sweeney, spokesman for the transportation department, said the preparation of contracts requires compliance with various city rules, coordination with several city departments, and availability of city staff.

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“Typically there’s coordination between the local, city government, where the Olympics are being hosted, and the federal government, positive, collaborative energy,” Boykoff said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• allocation 
• allotment 
• analysis 
• arrangement 
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