Definition of 'co-ordination'

co-ordination

1. uncountable noun

Co-ordination means organizing the activities of two or more groups so that they work together efficiently and know what the others are doing.

...the lack of co-ordination between the civilian and military authorities. [+ between/of]

...the co-ordination of economic policy.

in co-ordination with

2. uncountable noun

Co-ordination is the ability to use the different parts of your body together efficiently.

...clumsiness and lack of co-ordination.

To improve hand-eye co-ordination, practise throwing and catching balls.

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There was a lack of co-ordination. Times, Sunday Times (2016)These include the problem of policy co-ordination and simplification. Wright, Vincent The Government and Politics of France (1989)Voters are also annoyed by the constant bickering in her coalition and its lack of co-ordination. Times, Sunday Times (2010)It could also give healthy users more stamina and improve muscle co-ordination. The Sun (2010)There is certainly a need for global policy co-ordination in tackling the crisis. Times, Sunday Times (2008)The problem often lies in poor planning and a lack of co-ordination between public services. Times, Sunday Times (2009)But they forget it improves co-ordination and physical fitness too. The Sun (2010)The agency was left with a distinctly more modest role of policy co-ordination and monitoring. Cloke, Paul J (ed) Rural Land-Use Planning in Developed Nations (1989)He is shocked by the lack of co-ordination. Times, Sunday Times (2016)That rise had triggered worries that global policy co-ordination was at an end. Times, Sunday Times (2009)But international efforts have also been marred by lack of co-ordination. Times, Sunday Times (2007)Global policy co-ordination is critical and far better than each country pursuing its own goals. Times, Sunday Times (2011)There are also numerous voluntary measures we have worked to establish that will improve co-ordination and reduce disruption. Times, Sunday Times (2011)It is also a striking contrast with the almost complete failure of co-ordination of wider economic and monetary policy. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Another frequent complaint is lack of co-ordination in government and the need for champions who can help projects to cut through the bureaucracy. Times, Sunday Times (2011)Not only is there a clear lack of continuity and co-ordination in rural policy but a fragmentation of power and responsibility exists as well. Cloke, Paul J (ed) Rural Land-Use Planning in Developed Nations (1989)We also want to see co-ordination improved to reduce the growing chasm between GPs and hospital care. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Strength and co-ordination also improve. Times, Sunday Times (2016)No. But the co-ordination of film policy through one body made a great deal of sense. Times, Sunday Times (2010)International co-ordination has not improved. Times, Sunday Times (2010)It is one of a number of suggestions for ways of improving economic policy co-ordination in Europe. Times, Sunday Times (2011)They were struck by the panic implicit in the move and the lack of co-ordination with European policymakers. Times, Sunday Times (2010)And although this sounds like a trivial complaint, it is quickly becoming a serious problem of economic co-ordination. Times, Sunday Times (2014)