COORDINATION Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

coordination

noun

(ˌ)kō-ˌȯr-də-ˈnā-shən

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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noncooperation

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Recent Examples of coordination Partners push next phase Van Ierland said the program has moved beyond early-stage coordination, according to FlightGlobal. —

Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026 The report emphasized the importance of communication and coordination across agencies. —

Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026 Hunt’s business uses artificial intelligence to help home-care providers manage things like scheduling and care coordination. —

O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026 The board’s decision is part of the planning process initiated under an early project delivery framework for future planning, funding and coordination purposes. —

City News Service, Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordination

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordination

Noun

The United States — the world’s first large-scale experiment in a diverse democracy — was built on the conviction that religious difference can be a source of cooperation rather than division.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
But owners of the facilities — Long Shots in Frederick, River Boat on the Potomac and GBoone’s in Boonsboro — said the request was about ensuring the survival of the businesses through cooperation with existing casinos, not by cannibalizing the market.

— Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026