COORDINATION Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

coordination

noun

(ˌ)kō-ˌȯr-də-ˈnā-shən

Definition of coordination

as in cooperation

the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole an operation requiring precise coordination among all branches of the armed forces

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

noncooperation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coordination Goldring's case was so complex, the organization sent Suzanne McGuire, a nurse who's dedicated her career to transplant coordination, to the University of Kentucky Transplant Center. — Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026 Satterwhite agreed, noting that U-46 has a long history of working with the association and that bringing the Boys and Girls Club into the fold will assist the district care coordination teams already in place. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The robot showed walking and body-coordination patterns that were qualitatively similar to those seen in simulation. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Agents established mailbox directories for addressing each other by name, then coordination conventions with keywords like HOLD, VETO and STOP for managing shared infrastructure. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordination

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordination

Noun

Responding to journalists' questions, Macron urged the United States not to hoard cutting-edge AI technologies for itself and stressed that countries must engage in global cooperation on AI regulation.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The practice expands Canyon County’s long-running cooperation with federal immigration agents, including controversial jail holds and a 2025 racetrack raid that prompted racial profiling lawsuits from Latino families.

— Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

At the start of the year, Iceland Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Gunnarsdottir said that deeper dialogue and collaboration with the EU would be a key factor in shoring up the country's interests.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The publisher will also distribute the audiobook to 100,000 teachers affiliated with Book Clubs in collaboration with Audible and Pottermore.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026