coordination

noun

co·​or·​di·​na·​tion (ˌ)kō-ˌȯr-də-ˈnā-shən 

1

: the process of organizing people or groups so that they work together properly and well

2

: the harmonious functioning of parts for effective results

The game requires excellent hand-eye coordination.

Synonyms

• collaboration
• cooperation
• teamwork

Examples of coordination in a Sentence

The new agency will oversee the coordination of the various departments.

The manager is in charge of project coordination.

There needs to be better coordination between departments.

the coordination of our schedules

better coordination of the dancers' moves

Playing sports improves strength and coordination.

The illness causes a loss of coordination.

Recent Examples on the Web

The problem isn’t in the contributions themselves, but in the lack of coordination and mutual support which the CVE Program should provide. —Vincent Danen, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Officials are hoping to learn lessons from the Capitol riot, including better coordination between local and federal law enforcement during key election events. —Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Oct. 2024

Luckily, shortly after booking, you’ll be connected to a concierge member who will do most of the coordination. —Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024

Such coordination in messaging helps to combat stigma around a disease that is not yet fully understood. —Charles Ebikeme, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin coordination-, coordinatio, from Latin co- + ordination-, ordinatio arrangement, from ordinare to arrange — more at ordain

First Known Use

circa 1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing coordination

• coordination complex
• coordination number
• hand-eye coordination
• in coordination with

Kids Definition

coordination

noun

co·​or·​di·​na·​tion (ˌ)kō-ˌȯrd-ᵊn-ˈā-shən 

1

: the act of coordinating

2

: smooth working together (as of parts)

good muscular coordination

Medical Definition

coordination

noun

co·​or·​di·​na·​tion (ˌ)kō-ˌȯrd-ᵊn-ˈā-shən 

1

: the act or action of coordinating

2

: the harmonious functioning of parts (as muscle and nerves) for most effective results