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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

noncooperation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coordination Arcane domestic laws and policies prevent the necessary coordination and authority to defend against drone attacks. — Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026 Peltola and the other Dan Sullivan have both denied coordination with each other. — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Semaglutide treatment matched the diet on measures of muscle strength and coordination. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026 During therapy, Matias practices stepping, balance and body control, using sensors and specialized exercises to help improve his movement and coordination. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordination

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordination

Noun

Such cooperation is increasingly important as the United States and its allies seek to improve interoperability and maintain credible airpower across the Indo-Pacific.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
One factor in the harsh penalty for the Clippers seems to be that their cooperation and truthfulness seemed, based on the Wachtell report, something short of optimal, particularly in Zucker’s case.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

There’s nothing basic about this evening look from the Elie Saab H&M collaboration.

— Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Our Science Quickly podcast is based on original reporting, collaboration with editors and scientists and exacting production.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 3 Sep. 2026