noun
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coordination
koh-aw-dih-NAY-shuhn
Coordination (noun) means the act of organizing different people or things so they work together effectively. Example: “Good coordination between the chefs and the waiters keeps the restaurant running smoothly.”
noun
1
The act of organizing different people or things so they work together effectively.
"Good coordination between the chefs and the waiters keeps the restaurant running smoothly."
"She is responsible for the coordination of volunteers on the day."
"The event required careful coordination between several departments."
2
The ability to make one's body movements work smoothly together.
"Toddlers slowly develop the coordination needed to climb the stairs."
"Dancing improved his balance and coordination a great deal."
"Playing the piano well takes a lot of hand-eye coordination."
How to use coordination
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting different people, parts, or body movements to work together smoothly.
Common pairings
hand-eye coordination
lack of coordination
in coordination with
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- coordinations
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Etymology
From Late Latin coordinatio, formed the same way as coordinate — from co- ("together") and ordinare ("to arrange").
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Rhymes for coordination
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
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