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

“This process spans eight weeks, involves coordination across 10 departments, and requires maintaining context over a long period,” Szczerba said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From MarketWatch

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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