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

• collaboration
• cooperation
• teamwork

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

The fire and explosion scenes depend on the mechanical effects of A.D. Flowers and Logan Frazee, the sound of Herman Lewis and the stunt coordination of Paul Stader, which includes the most convincing human bodies on fire ever executed for the camera. —John H. Dorr, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 July 2024

Learning to eat finger foods helps improve motor skills, coordination, and dexterity as your baby learns to grasp and manipulate small objects, says Dr. Gator. —Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 19 July 2024

This involves testing reflexes, eye movement, speech, sensation, coordination, and muscle tone. —Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 July 2024

At larger scales, physics still underlies even the simplest animal movements, which require a complex coordination of electrical and chemical signaling within the body and between body and brain. —Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 17 July 2024

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

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