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coordination

or -ǰ·徱·Բ·پDz

[ koh-awr-dn-ey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act or state of coordinating or of being coordinated.
  2. proper order or relationship.
  3. harmonious combination or interaction, as of functions or parts.


coordination

/ əʊˌɔːɪˈԱɪʃə /

noun

  1. balanced and effective interaction of movement, actions, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

coordination

  1. 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 .)
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Other Word Forms

  • ԴDzc·ǰd·ԲtDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of coordination1

First recorded in 1595–1605, coordination is from the Late Latin word Ǵǰ徱پō- (stem of Ǵǰ徱پō ). See co-, ordination
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Word History and Origins

Origin of coordination1

C17: from Late Latin Ǵǰ徱پō, from Latin ǰ徱پō an arranging; see ordinate
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Example Sentences

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California, moreover, has established “regional centers throughout the state that provide evaluations and service coordination for persons with disabilities and their families.”

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A 999 call was received by its coordination centre in Dublin from the yacht requesting assistance on Saturday night.

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Cold water shock causes gasping and uncontrolled breathing as the body tries to keep warm and the muscles in limbs will cool, which reduces strength, coordination and the ability to swim.

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A 999 call was received by its coordination centre in Dublin from the yacht requesting assistance.

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The letter detailed that the senators want to know how the department goes about handling issues including officer training, coordination with victim services and whether agents contacted the children’s attorneys prior to in-person visits.

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