COORDINATION 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 Russia withdrew from the deal a year later and Ukraine subsequently established its own maritime corridor, which requires military coordination to navigate narrow windows of safety and includes no international guarantees. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026 The leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral coordination and operational cooperation within the framework of the Gang Suppression Force. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026 When work reaches the right people with the relevant history, urgency and business context attached, issues get prioritized by business impact and escalation becomes less reliant on informal coordination between departments. — Rohan Joshi, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Perkins called for greater international cooperation to address cybersecurity threats, pointing to regulatory coordination among G20 countries following the global financial crisis as a potential model. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordination

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordination

Noun

Syria signed a defense cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, and Riyadh provided $403 million in concessional loans for reconstruction projects in Syria this week.

— Damian Zane, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
The response therefore requires cooperation among health authorities, humanitarian agencies, local government, transport services and those responsible for civilian safety.

— Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

The hotel underwent a four-year renovation before reopening in 2024, with interiors reimagined by designer Andre Fu and Architects 49 in collaboration with OMA Asia.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Some months back, the Graphene team revealed the first device in its Moto collaboration would be priced above Pixels, and that certainly checks out.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026