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
This lack of judicial review and accountability for any high-level coordination of the events of Jan. 6, 2021, gives the green light to anyone who may be planning election interference and political violence during this upcoming presidential election.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
This coordination, Liu said, will be key to saving lives during this year’s floods, as will improving advanced notice for residents in the remote and mountainous countryside, where mitigation work remains weak.
—Lyric Li, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
His body was retrieved and brought down the mountain on July 5 by the Peruvian Mountain Rescue Association and Peruvian National Police after coordination with Cooper and Stampfl’s family.
—Sahar Akbarzai, CNN, 9 July 2024
Even making a mobile phone call relies on precise coordination of time in the network.
—Patrick Lin, Professor Of Philosophy, Discover Magazine, 6 July 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
This coordination, Liu said, will be key to saving lives during this year’s floods, as will improving advanced notice for residents in the remote and mountainous countryside, where mitigation work remains weak.
—Lyric Li, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
His body was retrieved and brought down the mountain on July 5 by the Peruvian Mountain Rescue Association and Peruvian National Police after coordination with Cooper and Stampfl’s family.
—Sahar Akbarzai, CNN, 9 July 2024
Even making a mobile phone call relies on precise coordination of time in the network.
—Patrick Lin, Professor Of Philosophy, Discover Magazine, 6 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for coordination
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“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coordination. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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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
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