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

Like that earlier landmark law, this effort enjoys broad bipartisan support and requires coordination across multiple committees. — Patrick McHenry, Fortune, 16 July 2026

The more a workload requires coordination or synchronization between satellites, the more satellite-to-satellite latency becomes an issue. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Better coordination of addiction efforts, and stronger labels on alcoholic beverages could also help reduce overall drinking levels and improve consumer awareness — a key priority for the Make America Healthy Again movement. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026

The project will include evaluating the Poway Road corridor’s current signal timing and adjusting the basic coordination as a starting point for using the adaptive software. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 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