coordination

noun

co·​or·​di·​na·​tion (ˌ)kō-ˌȯr-də-ˈnā-shən 

1

: the process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well

2

: the harmonious functioning of parts for effective results

The game requires excellent hand-eye coordination.

Synonyms of coordination

• cooperation
• collaboration

Examples of coordination in a Sentence

The new agency will oversee the coordination of the various departments.

The manager is in charge of project coordination.

There needs to be better coordination between departments.

the coordination of our schedules

better coordination of the dancers' moves

Playing sports improves strength and coordination.

The illness causes a loss of coordination.

Recent Examples on the Web

This investigation highlights that continuous partnership and could not have happened without the great work and coordination between our two agencies. —Josh Meyer, USA Today, 17 June 2026

Paediatric occupational therapists help children develop a range of physical and cognitive skills, including movement and coordination, fine motor abilities, and everyday tasks such as dressing and feeding themselves. —Hannah Silverman, Parents, 17 June 2026

Meeting that moment will require new ways of working, with simpler systems, better coordination, and a workforce equipped to help individuals navigate it all. —Katerina Guerraz, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026

Each of these occasions presents unique public health and medical preparedness challenges that require extensive planning and coordination across all levels of government and the private sector. —W. Craig Vanderwagen, STAT, 16 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin coordination-, coordinatio, from Latin co- + ordination-, ordinatio arrangement, from ordinare to arrange — more at ordain

First Known Use

circa 1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing coordination

• coordination complex
• coordination number
• hand-eye coordination
• in coordination with

Rhymes for coordination

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

coordination

noun

co·​or·​di·​na·​tion (ˌ)kō-ˌȯrd-ᵊn-ˈā-shən 

1

: the act of coordinating

2

: smooth working together (as of parts)

good muscular coordination

Medical Definition

coordination

noun

co·​or·​di·​na·​tion (ˌ)kō-ˌȯrd-ᵊn-ˈā-shən 

1

: the act or action of coordinating

2

: the harmonious functioning of parts (as muscle and nerves) for most effective results