Definition of coordinationnext
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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Recent Examples of coordination Congolese health workers and international NGOs have done an excellent job so far, but the lack of coordination has been a serious hindrance. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 13 June 2026 Tanigaki, who has had a three-decade career in action choreography and stunt coordination, says that much of the electricity in his fight scenes comes from having talent with different styles square off. William Earl, Variety, 12 June 2026 Managing movement between venues, training facilities, hotels, and media centers will require extensive coordination. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026 Using a hopper ball can help kids release energy and improve cardiovascular health, endurance, coordination and balance. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordination
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  • The International Conference for Trans-Altai Subregional Cooperation being held Wednesday in the city of Altay includes officials from Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia and other nations who are there to discuss trade and economic cooperation in the landlocked region.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 June 2026
  • The leaders of China and North Korea reaffirmed their alliance this week in Pyongyang, emphasizing strategic cooperation while avoiding public discussion of North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
    Jennifer Pak, NPR, 10 June 2026
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  • The collaboration comes after Ephea was incubated by Kering’s Material Innovation Lab in Milan, which identifies, evolves, and helps to operationalize hundreds of alternative materials, with the hope of embedding them into brand collections.
    Bella Webb, Vogue, 11 June 2026
  • New openings include Zel by Meliá, in collaboration with Rafael Nadal.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026

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“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordination. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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