Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Coordination has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
the skillful and effective interaction of movements
"The gymnast's flawless coordination allowed her to land perfectly after a complex flip."
the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation
"The orchestra's flawless coordination transformed a chaotic collection of instruments into a single, harmonious performance."
the grammatical relation of two constituents having the same grammatical form
"The editor praised the student's writing for its perfect coordination, where every noun in the list was followed by an adjective."
being of coordinate importance, rank, or degree
"The two departments reported to separate directors of equal standing, ensuring that neither held authority over the other."
The act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect.
"The project manager praised her coordination in getting the design team and engineers to launch the app simultaneously without any conflicts."
In plain English: Coordination is the ability to move your body parts smoothly and work together without tripping over yourself.
"The dance routine required perfect coordination between all the performers."
Usage: Coordination refers to the ability to organize and manage distinct elements so they function effectively as a unified whole toward a shared objective. Use this term when describing how separate tasks, people, or resources align seamlessly to achieve a specific result.
The word entered English in the late 16th century via Middle French and Late Latin, originally referring to a state of being arranged or ordered together. While it is formed by combining "coordinate" with the suffix "-ion," its historical usage focused on this sense of collective arrangement rather than just matching status.