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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Stephen Wunker, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Patients and clinics juggle appointments, lab work, insurance hurdles, and pharmacy coordination.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
This plan would involve coordination between the school principals and district superintendent, as well as, most importantly, the district’s lawyers.
—Brian Boggs, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
This class will focus on techniques to enhance balance, coordination, energy, and support long term neurological health and resilience.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Stephen Wunker, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Patients and clinics juggle appointments, lab work, insurance hurdles, and pharmacy coordination.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
This plan would involve coordination between the school principals and district superintendent, as well as, most importantly, the district’s lawyers.
—Brian Boggs, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
This class will focus on techniques to enhance balance, coordination, energy, and support long term neurological health and resilience.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for coordination
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“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coordination. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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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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