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US/koʊˌɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK/kəʊˌɔː.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
the organizing of people or things so that they work well together
In context
Good coordination between the two teams saved us a lot of time.
Playing tennis regularly improves a young child's hand-eye coordination.
The disaster showed a lack of coordination among the rescue services.
Words that go with coordination
noun + noun
- hand-eye coordinationVideo games can improve hand-eye coordination.
noun + preposition
- lack of coordinationPoor results came from a lack of coordination.
- coordination betweenCoordination between departments is essential.
verb + noun
- improve coordinationYoga can improve balance and coordination.
adjective + noun
- close coordinationThe project needs close coordination with local police.
- better coordinationBetter coordination would prevent these mistakes.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a coordinationCorrect: coordination