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 Still, there was no universal standard to define the severity of hunger crises — making coordination among donors and aid groups difficult. Nurith Aizenman, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025 Players must focus on teamwork, communication and coordination to successfully complete orders before customers get angry and storm out. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025 Choreography, the color department, craft services, the health and safety department, intimacy coordination, legal, the production department, production finance and accounting, the property department, publicity, puppetry and dubbing. Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025 IMDb has added 12 new professional credits including intimacy coordination, choreography, craft services, puppetry, voice actor dubbing and more. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coordination
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Noun
  • The two countries signed dozens of bilateral agreements, including in a 20-year cooperation deal to repair and overhaul Venezuelan refineries and enhance military relations.
    Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Coalition members also agreed to carry on with long-term military support for Ukraine and pledged defense cooperation, including training, defense production and intelligence sharing.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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  • On the partnership side, Lyft executives framed the collaboration as a shift in vehicle economics.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
  • However, Flores’ time in Miami was marred by criticism about his communication and collaboration skills.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026

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“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordination. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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