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coordinated
Coordinated (adjective) means Organized so that different parts work smoothly together. Example: “It was a well-coordinated rescue involving three agencies.”
adjective
1
Organized so that different parts work smoothly together.
"It was a well-coordinated rescue involving three agencies."
"The charity ran a coordinated campaign across schools, shops and local clubs."
"Their coordinated efforts meant every volunteer knew exactly what to do."
2
Able to move one's body smoothly and skillfully.
"She's remarkably coordinated for someone who just started gymnastics."
"He was never very coordinated, so dancing lessons were a real challenge."
"Toddlers become more coordinated as they learn to run and climb."
How to use coordinated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWorking together smoothly, or (of a person) physically graceful and skillful in movement.
Common pairings
a coordinated attack
hand-eye coordinated
well-coordinated response
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- Comparative
- more coordinated
- Superlative
- most coordinated
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What does “coordinated” mean?
The word “coordinated” means organized so that different parts work smoothly together. In plain terms, working together smoothly, or (of a person) physically graceful and skillful in movement.
How do you use “coordinated” in a sentence?
Here is “coordinated” used in a sentence: “It was a well-coordinated rescue involving three agencies.”
What is the opposite of “coordinated”?
The opposite of “coordinated” — its antonyms — is uncoordinated.
What part of speech is “coordinated”?
“Coordinated” is an adjective.
Is “coordinated” a common word?
“Coordinated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “coordinated” have?
“Coordinated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: organized so that different parts work smoothly together.
What is the difference between coordinated and organized?
Coordinated specifically emphasizes that different parts or people work smoothly together, such as a coordinated attack involving multiple units acting in sync. Organized more broadly describes something arranged in an orderly way, without necessarily implying multiple parties acting together.
What does it mean to say someone is physically coordinated?
Describing a person as coordinated means they are able to move their body smoothly and skillfully, controlling different muscle groups together effectively, such as a coordinated athlete or dancer.
What is a coordinated outfit?
A coordinated outfit refers to clothing items that are organized to work well together, typically in matching or complementary colors and styles, drawing on the sense of coordinated as organized so different parts fit together smoothly.
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