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coordination definition

co·ordi·na·tion or co-ordination co-or′dina′tion (kō ôrd′'n ā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a coordinating or being coordinated
  2. the state or relation of being coordinate; harmonious adjustment or action, as of muscles in producing complex movements

Etymology: LL coordinatio

Also coördination co·ör′·di·na′·tion

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coordination Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • facilitate: The company commanders are likely in the vicinity of the support battalion CP to facilitate coordination.

Adjective modifier

  • neuromuscular: This means you may have to change your neuromuscular coordination to adapt.

Modifies a noun

  • chemistry: We investigate aspects of the coordination chemistry of the transition metals.

Noun used with modifier

  • hand-eye: Touch Balloons Develop hand-eye coordination skills by popping the balloons.
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