Definition of COORDINATION

coordination

Plural: coordinations

Noun

  • the skillful and effective interaction of movements
  • the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation
  • the grammatical relation of two constituents having the same grammatical form
  • being of coordinate importance, rank, or degree
  • The act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect.
  • The resulting state of working together; cooperation; synchronization.
  • The ability to coordinate one's senses and physical movements in order to act skillfully.
  • The state of being equal in rank or power.
  • An equal joining together of two or more phrases or clauses, for example, using and, or, or but.
  • The reaction of one or more ligands with a metal ion to form a coordination compound.

Examples

  • I’m terrible at sports; I have no coordination.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French coordination, from Late Latin coōrdinātiōnem (accusative of coōrdinātiō), from con- + ōrdinātiō.
Morphologically coordinate + -ion.

Synonyms

coordinateness

Scrabble Score: 15

coordination: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
coordination: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
coordination: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

coordination: valid Words With Friends Word