coordination

6 definitions • 14 examples

the act of making all the people involved in a plan or activity work together in an organized way:

coordination between There's absolutely no coordination between the different groups - nobody knows what anyone else is doing.

coordination of We need to ensure the coordination of relief efforts.

The aim is to ensure better co-ordination among our agencies.

the ability to make your arms, legs, and other body parts move in a controlled way:

Gymnastics is a sport that requires a lot of coordination.

hand-eye coordination Activities such as drawing and colouring in improve hand-eye coordination.

motor coordination Symptoms of the condition include impaired motor co-ordination and problems with balance.

the fact of arranging something so that the colours, etc. match or look attractive together:

Her home shows her eye for detail and colour coordination.

Think about co-ordination when choosing your outfit.

the activity of organizing separate things so that they work together:

We need better coordination between state and local authorities.

Coordination is also the ability to make all the parts of your body work together:

Your child's improved hand-eye coordination will enable him to make a tower out of at least two blocks.

the process of organizing the different activities or people involved in something so that they work together effectively:

coordination with sb/sth The internet has improved coordination with customers and suppliers.

coordination between sb/sth (and sb/sth) There needs to be greater coordination between the design department and the marketing department.

Efficient coordination of resources is vital to the success of any company.

greater/closer/improved coordination With more money and greater coordination, the company could be a market leader.