coordination

noun

co·​or·​di·​na·​tion (ˌ)kō-ˌȯr-də-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce coordination (audio)
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.

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.
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Texas has stringent estray laws, a process that involves public notices to find the owner and coordination with the Sheriff’s Office. Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025 Independent expenditures are political expenses made for or against an election issue or candidate, but with no coordination for the politician or campaign. Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025 The wristbands also act as a communication device between players, allowing coordination across the grid. Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025 First, the robot’s gait and full-body coordination have become smoother than those of the earliest prototypes. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coordination

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of coordination was circa 1643

Cite this Entry

“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coordination. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

coordination

noun
co·​or·​di·​na·​tion (ˌ)kō-ˌȯrd-ᵊn-ˈā-shən How to pronounce coordination (audio)
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 How to pronounce coordination (audio)
1
: the act or action of coordinating
2
: the harmonious functioning of parts (as muscle and nerves) for most effective results

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