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Definition of “coordination

coordination or co-ordination(kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃənPronunciation for )

Definitions

noun

  1. balanced and effective interaction of movement, actions, etc

Word Origin

C17: from Late Latin coordinātiō,  from Latin ordinātiō an arranging; see ordinate

Usage examples

  • Until this point the swaps and transfers had been done without overall coordination.
    Tony Juniper, SPIX'S MACAW: The Race to Save the World's Rarest Bird (2002)
  • Thirdly, donor agencies need to be discouraged from undermining coordination by embarking on individual high profile projects.
    British Medical Journal (2002)
  • Bush campaign spokesman Scott Stanzel denied any coordination with the Swift Boat group, called it "a frivolous complaint.
    New Zealand Herald (2004)
  • FIVE MINUTES OF STEP-UPS - This improves cardio fitness, muscle strength, speed and coordination.
    Times, Sunday Times (2005)
  • Accordingly the size of military operations and the requirement for close coordination between all services were to be increased.
    McInnes, Colin, NATO's Changing Strategic Agenda (1990)

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