Definition of coordinationnext
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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Recent Examples of coordination Congolese health workers and international NGOs have done an excellent job so far, but the lack of coordination has been a serious hindrance. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 13 June 2026 Tanigaki, who has had a three-decade career in action choreography and stunt coordination, says that much of the electricity in his fight scenes comes from having talent with different styles square off. William Earl, Variety, 12 June 2026 Managing movement between venues, training facilities, hotels, and media centers will require extensive coordination. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026 Using a hopper ball can help kids release energy and improve cardiovascular health, endurance, coordination and balance. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordination
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Noun
  • Instead, Zhao emphasized China’s efforts to deepen international AI cooperation through BRICs and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, an annual gathering of countries including Russia and Iran that was initially focused on security.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 June 2026
  • Losing their cooperation risks slowing intelligence gathering and creating information gaps.
    Caitlin Reilly, Fortune, 17 June 2026
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  • The new partnership marks the most ambitious collaboration between HRTS and Easterseals Disability Services to date, with the organizations previously joining forces on numerous initiatives aiming to improve accessibility in the entertainment industry and authentic representation on screen.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 18 June 2026
  • With its warped aesthetic and arrival amid the low-profile craze, the Gazelle Indoor has been one of the best received of Bad Bunny‘s Adidas collaborations.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 June 2026

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“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordination. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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