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 Words From

• nonco·ordi·nation 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

National policies like sugar taxes are vital, but having international coordination is also important in such a sprawling supply chain.

From Salon

The simple answer is that solving Delhi's air problem requires monumental efforts and coordination.

From BBC

Since then, just one aid convoy has reached the town with the coordination of UN peacekeeping forces, the Unifil mission said.

From BBC

If England's individuals play it a quarter-of-a-second safer or drift a degree more, suddenly the collective coordination is lost.

From BBC

At her morning news conference on Thursday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum shot back , saying that her country was open to “coordination” with its northern neighbor, but not “subordination.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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