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 Debate time for those bills would be limited and require coordination from committee leaders in both parties to get on the fast-track. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026 For fiber-to-fiber recycling, WRAP emphasizes material quality and closer coordination between collectors, sorters and recyclers. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 There's not supposed to be any coordination and things like that. — Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Short of developing a god-like level of coordination and oversight, Hitler would have been far from making the weapon of weapons during the conflict. — Mike McRae 06, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordination

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordination

Noun

The companies also identified industrial logistics and supply-chain applications as potential areas for future cooperation.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Arab-Israeli cooperation was impressive, but deeper diplomatic ties might have prevented the Omani co-pilot from being behind the controls.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of cooperation

Noun

Interiors for the Mexico project are being developed in collaboration with One Atelier, with guidance from Caroline Lebar, creative director of interiors at Karl Lagerfeld.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The latest agreement extends the collaboration beyond inspection, making logistics a formal area of development.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026