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

Definition of coordination

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.

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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 of coordination from the Web

The new position will include supervision, coordination and evaluation of all services and programs related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional development, academic research, and other academic services provided by the district.

— kelly mcbride, Cincinnati.com, "Putting names with the new faces at Indian Hill Schools," 18 Aug. 2017
For good measure, Comey added that the investigation would include scrutiny of Trump-campaign ties to, and coordination with, the Putin regime, as well as an assessment of whether crimes were committed.

— andrew c. mccarthy, National Review, "Rosenstein Fails to Defend His Failure to Limit Mueller’s Investigation," 7 Aug. 2017
Everyone may not have the coordination, timing, patience or schedule to toil in front of a television set, acting out the ambitions of goals of virtual characters.

— AL.com, "Who knew all these video games were set in the South?," 2 Aug. 2017
The Transgender American Veterans Association works in coordination with other concerned LGBTQ+ organizations across the nation.

— chanel vargas, Harper's BAZAAR, "10 Ways You Can Help the Transgender Community Today," 26 July 2017
Such things can easily be remedied in the future -- with, say, scattered hay to soak up the mud and better coordination on the crowd control -- and doughty festivalgoers seemed to take the entire episode in stride.

— AL.com, "12 takeaways from Sloss Fest 2017 in Birmingham," 18 July 2017
An environmental assessment will address the project background, the purpose and need, environmental issues relating to trail construction, potential impacts resulting from the alternatives considered and public involvement and agency coordination.

— ruth brown, idahostatesman, "Proposed trail would add 15 miles for bikers, hikers along Lucky Peak’s south shore," 14 July 2017
U.S. intelligence agencies have accused the Russian government of meddling through hacking in last year’s election to benefit Trump and harm Clinton, and authorities are exploring potential coordination between Moscow and the Trump campaign.

— eric tucker, The Seattle Times, "Trump: Son’s Russia meeting ‘standard campaign practice’," 13 July 2017
But the problems posed by the lack of coordination in Syria have resurfaced following recent events.

— matthew lee, The Seattle Times, "No ‘specific agenda,’ but Trump, Putin have lots to discuss," 4 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of coordination

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

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First Known Use: circa 1643

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coordination Synonyms

Synonyms

collaboration, cooperation, teamwork

Antonyms

noncooperation

Related Words

collegiality, fellowship, partnership; community, mutualism, reciprocity, symbiosis; synergism, synergy; communion, cooperativeness, kinship, oneness, solidarity, togetherness, unity

COORDINATION Defined for English Language Learners

coordination

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Definition of coordination for English Language Learners

: the process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well
: the process of causing things to be the same or to go together well
: the ability to move different parts of your body together well or easily