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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coordination More tools didn’t mean better systems Emergency funding rewarded urgency, not coordination. —

William Jones, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026 Hancock Park will stay partially open, with new walking paths and outdoor features set to be phased in coordination with construction. —

Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 Getting there, however, will take time—and coordination. —

Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026 They are designed to help participants improve balance, coordination, flexibility, and gait while providing a supportive community environment. —

Carla Hinton, Oklahoman, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordination

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordination

Noun

Zhang Bo, co-founder of Didi and head of its autonomous driving business, disclosed the plans at a UAE-China business cooperation forum in Beijing earlier this week, according to the statement.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
In the Seventies and Eighties, Fania operated as a family, fostering cooperation and the sharing of resources.

— Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026