Definition of coordinationnext
as in cooperation
the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole an operation requiring precise coordination among all branches of the armed forces

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Recent Examples of coordination Weekly attendance data is essential for precision, coordination between CPS and communities, and mobilizing additional support from philanthropy, city wards and community safety initiatives. Daniel Anello, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026 This focuses on mission reasoning, tasking, coordination, and supervision across multiple platforms and domains. Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 America250, the entity created by Congress to lead celebrations, is spearheading coordination with the NFL and other sports leagues to mark the semiquincentennial. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 30 Jan. 2026 The clip quickly gained traction online, drawing more than 177,000 likes and thousands of comments from viewers praising the speed and coordination of the response. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordination
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Noun
  • Terms such as resilient economies, inclusive AI, minilateralism and middle-power cooperation featured prominently across conversations.
    Vaishali Nigam Sinha, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Rubio suggested her cooperation reflects an alignment of interests after witnessing Maduro’s fate.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
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  • Yet, amid these disruptions, a strong consensus on collaboration emerged.
    Vaishali Nigam Sinha, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Officials say collaboration will help speed adoption while maintaining safety and quality.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026

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“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordination. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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