CO-ORDINATION Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

coordination

noun

(ˌ)kō-ˌȯr-də-ˈnā-shən

Definition of coordination

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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

noncooperation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coordination The alternative is not better coordination but designing for continuity from the outset. — Kristofer Mussar, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The collaboration between L3Harris and Shield AI reflects the defence industry’s growing emphasis on AI-enabled autonomous systems capable of conducting complex missions with greater speed, resilience and coordination. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026 The physics remain loose and unpredictable so plenty of spectacular failures await, but with one person doing the attempts at group coordination and inevitable screw-ups. — Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026 Max Verstappen had set the fastest time after smart coordination with Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar to give him the strongest possible slipstream on his lap. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordination

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordination

Noun

And Tuesday's launch marked a milestone in that cooperation, as NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman became the first with his title to attend a Soyuz launch in eight years.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 July 2026
The policy also says nothing in it will be construed or applied in a way that violates state or federal law requiring compliance or cooperation with lawful law enforcement activity or lawful requests for information.

— Emily McLeod, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

This partnership marks a historic milestone for the University of California — the first Joint Powers Authority established to operate a new health system and the first collaboration of its kind UC-wide.

— Pradeep Khosla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program is a collaboration between the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the state's community college system to provide job-specific training to prospective employees.

— Scott Cohn, CNBC, 16 July 2026