COORDINATION

coordination

(noun) the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation

coordination

(noun) being of coordinate importance, rank, or degree

coordination

(noun) the skillful and effective interaction of movements

coordination

(noun) the grammatical relation of two constituents having the same grammatical form

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

coordination (usually uncountable, plural coordinations)

The act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect.

The resulting state of working together; cooperation; synchronization.

The ability to coordinate one's senses and physical movements in order to act skillfully.

(possibly archaic) the state of being equal in rank or power.

(grammar) An equal joining together of two or more phrases or clauses, for example, using and, or, or but.

(chemistry) The reaction of one or more ligands with a metal ion to form a coordination compound.

Antonyms

• incoordination

• subordination

Source: Wiktionary

Co*ör`di*na"tion, n.

1. The act of coördinating; the act of putting in the same order, class, rank, dignity, etc.; as, the coördination of the executive, the legislative, and the judicial authority in forming a government; the act of regulating and combining so as to produce harmonious results; harmonious adjustment; as, a coördination of functions. "Coördination of muscular movement by the cerebellum." Carpenter.

2. The state of being coördinate, or of equal rank, dignity, power, etc. In this high court of parliament, there is a rare coördination of power. Howell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition