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 Which activities happen directly after school on campus or at home, and which require driving and extra coordination? — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026 Coinbase agrees that the problem requires unanimous industry-wide coordination. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 FloatForm units can even travel together using a hybrid coordination framework, while relying on minimal human guidance. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 Sports tournaments, music lessons, theater productions and club activities often require as much time and coordination as the school day itself. — Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordination

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordination

Noun

Some of their potential areas of cooperation include AI and digital twins.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
As of last year, all 67 counties had signed cooperation agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to the Florida Sheriffs Association.

— Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

O'Neal said the production's overall look comes from collaboration among the lighting, costume, sound and projection designers, along with the rest of the creative team.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Clear structure can make collaboration feel easier, not colder.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026