coordination
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dnˈeɪ noun
1.
the act or state of coordinating or of being coordinated.
2.
proper order or relationship.
3.
harmonious combination or interaction, as of functions or parts.
Also, co-or·di·na·tion.
Related forms
non·co·or·di·na·tion, noun
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coordination or co-ordination (kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| balanced and effective interaction of movement, actions, etc | |
| [C17: from Late Latin coordinātiō, from Latin ordinātiō an arranging; see | |
| co-ordination or co-ordination | |
| —n | |
| [C17: from Late Latin coordinātiō, from Latin ordinātiō an arranging; see | |
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Word Origin & History
coordination
c.1600, "orderly combination," from L.L. coordinationem (nom. coordinatio), from L. coordinare "to set in order, arrange," from com- "together" + ordinatio "arrangement," from ordo "order." Meaning "action of setting in order" is from 1640s; that of "harmonious adjustment or action," esp, of muscles
and bodily movements is from 1855.
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Medical Dictionary
coordination co·or·di·na·tion (kō-ôr'dn-ā'shən)
n.
The harmonious adjustment or interaction of parts.
Harmonious functioning of muscles or groups of muscles in the execution of movements.
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Cultural Dictionary
coordination definition
The use of grammatical structures to give equal emphasis to, or to “coordinate,” two or more words, groups of words, or ideas: “I like eggs and toast.” In the following sentences, each clause receives equal emphasis: “Mr. Jones teaches French, and Ms. Williams teaches English”; “Mr. Jones teaches French, but Ms. Williams teaches English.” (Compare subordination.)
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Example sentences
Endurance sports are not dependent upon coordination or skill.
Monetary expansion ruins the price mechanism--the coordination mechanism of the economy.
It's a mini-bicycle without pedals that's supposed to help kids develop balance and coordination.
Many write-defenders will put forward the argument that it promotes coordination of mind and muscle.
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