coordination
6 synonyms and 2 antonyms for coordination, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of organizing different people or things so they work together effectively.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
synchronization
harmonization
Antonyms
How to use coordination
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hand-eye coordination
lack of coordination
in coordination with
Etymology
From Late Latin coordinatio, formed the same way as coordinate — from co- ("together") and ordinare ("to arrange").
Full origin of coordination →Frequently asked questions
What does “coordination” mean?
The word “coordination” means the act of organizing different people or things so they work together effectively. In plain terms, getting different people, parts, or body movements to work together smoothly.
How do you pronounce “coordination”?
“Coordination” is pronounced koh-aw-dih-NAY-shuhn (/koʊˌoɹdɪˈneɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “coordination” in a sentence?
Here is “coordination” used in a sentence: “The event required careful coordination between several departments.”
What is the opposite of “coordination”?
The opposite of “coordination” — its antonyms — are incoordination and subordination.
What part of speech is “coordination”?
“Coordination” is a noun.
Where does the word “coordination” come from?
The word “coordination” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin coordinatio, formed the same way as coordinate — from co- ("together") and ordinare ("to arrange").
Is “coordination” a common word?
“Coordination” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “coordination” have?
“Coordination” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of organizing different people or things so they work together effectively.
What is the difference between coordination and cooperation?
Coordination is the act of organizing different people or things so they work together effectively, focusing on arranging and aligning the parts. Cooperation is the willingness of people to work together and help one another, so you can cooperate without much coordination, but good coordination usually depends on cooperation.
What is the difference between coordination and collaboration?
Coordination arranges tasks, timing, and resources so separate efforts fit together smoothly. Collaboration goes further, with people actively working together to create something jointly, so coordination keeps parts from clashing while collaboration merges effort toward a shared result.
