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.
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
The annexation proposal was the result of coordination among the City of Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County and relevant state officials.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 20 May 2026
In an outbreak, the WHO helps with international coordination, technical expertise and delivering medical supplies and equipment where they’re needed.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 20 May 2026
The exercise, only the second time the HIMARS was tested at Camp Fuji, was done in close coordination with Japanese military forces.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
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“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coordination. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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