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 Douglas said automatic gratuities also serve a practical purpose for larger parties, helping to ensure servers are fairly compensated for the additional coordination and service those tables require. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 Jayne Cravens, whose 30-year nonprofit career has included volunteer coordination, said nonprofits lack the infrastructure to provide meaningful service experiences. — James Pollard, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 The disaster has prompted support from countries across the world, under UN coordination, including Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Cuba and Switzerland. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 July 2026 In a massive joint operation, US Central Command – with tight coordination from US Strategic Command, US Space Command, and the US Space Force – used electromagnetic warfare to blank out a massive area over Iran. — David Szondy july 06, New Atlas, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordination

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordination

Noun

The acknowledgment reflects an unusual level of cooperation between Washington and Caracas despite years of intense political confrontation.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Do the stars or the festival usually shape and change the story of the trailer in cooperation with you?

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

The actor was a replacement after Madonna backed out, leaving the proto-rave tune one of the era’s most unlikely collaborations.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The company said closer collaboration with GM will also help align future product development, optimize memory at the system level, and prepare upcoming technologies for deployment in future vehicle platforms.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026