COORDINATION Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

coordination

noun

(ˌ)kō-ˌȯr-də-ˈnā-shən

Definition of coordination

as in cooperation

the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole an operation requiring precise coordination among all branches of the armed forces

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

noncooperation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coordination The competitors were graded on criteria such as theme, artistic expression and musical coordination. — Yu Wang, Mercury News, 26 July 2026 Scorpius reached the milestone through close coordination between procurement teams, engineers and suppliers, including many small businesses. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026 There’s been more cross-state and international coordination. — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Construction is expected to span four years and will require detailed traffic management planning and coordination with neighbors and businesses, according to the department. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordination

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordination

Noun

The exercises are designed to help Davis’ first responders improve coordination and cooperation during critical incidents.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
That cooperation was also seen in recent joint Russia-China naval drills, and in North Korea sending troops to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

Baird said that major infrastructure projects generally involve significant collaboration with state-level entities.

— Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Adidas has been experimenting with different fabrics and prints and keeping a close eye on its ongoing collaboration with British online retailer Asos.

— Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 30 July 2026