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Definition of coordination

coordination

/koʊˌɔːr.dəˈneɪ.ʃən/
co · or · di · na · tion

Plural:coordinations
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Adjective:coordinative
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• noun

1

The organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively.

Example

"Successful disaster relief requires close coordination between local authorities and international aid agencies."


2

The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.

Example

"Playing the drums demands exceptional hand-eye coordination and a steady sense of rhythm."


3

The linking together of words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank, typically by means of a coordinating conjunction such as 'and' or 'but'.

Example

"In grammar, coordination contrasts with subordination by giving both clauses equal syntactic weight."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Medieval Latin coordinatio, from the verb coordinare ('to arrange in order'), formed from com- ('together') and ordo ('row, rank, or order').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coordination. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coordination
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