coordination
or co-or·di·na·tion
[ koh-awr-dn-ey-shuh n ]
/ koʊˌɔr dnˈeɪ ʃən /
noun
the act or state of coordinating or of being coordinated.
proper order or relationship.
harmonious combination or interaction, as of functions or parts.
Origin of coordination
First recorded in 1595–1605,
coordination is from the Late Latin word
coordinātiōn- (stem of
coordinātiō). See
co-,
ordination
OTHER WORDS FROM coordination
non·co·or·di·na·tion, nounWords nearby coordination
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British Dictionary definitions for coordination
coordination
co-ordination
/ (kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən) /
noun
balanced and effective interaction of movement, actions, etc
Word Origin for coordination
C17: from Late Latin
coordinātiō, from Latin
ordinātiō an arranging; see
ordinate
Medical definitions for coordination
coordination
[ kō-ôr′dn-ā′shən ]
n.
The harmonious adjustment or interaction of parts.
Harmonious functioning of muscles or groups of muscles in the execution of movements.
Cultural definitions for coordination
coordination
The use of grammatical structures to give equal emphasis to, or to “coordinate,” two or more words, groups of words, or ideas: “I like eggs and toast.” In the following sentences, each clause receives equal emphasis: “Mr. Jones teaches French, and Ms. Williams teaches English”; “Mr. Jones teaches French, but Ms. Williams teaches English.” (Compare subordination.)