coordinated

adjective

co·​or·​di·​nat·​ed kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce coordinated (audio)
: able to use more than one set of muscle movements to a single end
a well-coordinated athlete

Examples of coordinated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The planners envision a scenario in which hundreds, even thousands of the machines engage in coordinated battle. Frank Bajak, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024 The gangs led coordinated attacks on key government infrastructure in Port-au-Prince while Henry was on a visit to Kenya to shore up a deal for the deployment of an international force to Haiti. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024 This unprecedented ambush — paired with an advanced, coordinated media presence — leads to a premature rush to judgment of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits. Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024 The crisis in Haiti intensified early this month as rival gangs began wreaking coordinated havoc, security sources said. Colin McCullough, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024 Hamas fighters, who once carried out coordinated resistance, are now more likely to conduct guerrilla hit-and-run strikes with smaller two-to-four man units, military officials said, or with a lone sniper. Hazem Balousha, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024 The Office of Emergency Management also launched a boat Tuesday to search the Cumberland River for Strain in a coordinated effort with police. Evan Mealins, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024 Diplomats focused on the coordinated attacks that have forced U.N. officials to reposition aircraft, and consider an air bridge with the neighboring Dominican Republic should the situation further deteriorate. Michael Wilner, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024 The region’s homelessness authority implemented a coordinated entry system for subsidized SROs and other permanent housing that prioritizes chronically homeless residents, often those with significant addiction and mental health challenges. Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coordinated was in 1885

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Cite this Entry

“Coordinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coordinated. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

coordinated

adjective
co·​or·​di·​nat·​ed -ᵊn-ˌāt-əd How to pronounce coordinated (audio)
: able to use more than one set of muscle movements to a single end
a well-coordinated athlete
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