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.
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
Symptoms of overheating can include confusion, irritability, and lack of coordination.
—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 14 Aug. 2024
Symptoms of overheating can include confusion, irritability and lack of coordination.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2024
Advertisement Security is another issue, requiring coordination with federal and local authorities.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
By encouraging Europe to develop its defense-industrial base, Washington could also incentivize multinational coordination to allow longer production runs, lower the cost of procurement, enhance interoperability, and allow for more efficient military planning and budgeting.
—Justin Logan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for coordination 
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 14 Aug. 2024
Symptoms of overheating can include confusion, irritability and lack of coordination.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2024
Advertisement Security is another issue, requiring coordination with federal and local authorities.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
By encouraging Europe to develop its defense-industrial base, Washington could also incentivize multinational coordination to allow longer production runs, lower the cost of procurement, enhance interoperability, and allow for more efficient military planning and budgeting.
—Justin Logan, Foreign Affairs, 9 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for coordination
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'coordination.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near coordination
Cite this Entry
“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coordination. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share