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Good coordination helped the team finish on time.
What does Coordination mean?
Coordination means organizing things to work together or moving smoothly.
Dictionary definition
the act of organizing people or parts so they work well together; also the ability to move body parts smoothly together.
Example sentences
Coordination in a sentence
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The dance required balance and coordination.
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The event needed careful coordination between teachers, volunteers, and parents.
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What does coordination mean?
Coordination can mean organizing people or parts, or moving body parts smoothly together.
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Which word is related to coordination?
Coordination often involves organizing things so they work well together.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses coordination correctly?
Coordination helps teams work together smoothly.
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WordCoordination.
Partnoun.
MeaningCoordination means organizing things to work together or moving smoothly.
ExampleExample: Good coordination helped the team finish on time.
Word breakdown
5 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- koh · or · dih · nay · shun
- Strongest beat
- nay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nay.
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Synonyms
Words like Coordination
organizationThe act of arranging things in a useful way.
teamworkPeople working together effectively.
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Word family
Coordination word family
Base word
coordination
noun
coordination
Organizing parts to work together or moving smoothly.
verb
coordinate
To organize people or things so they work together.
noun
coordinator
A person who organizes activities or people.
adjective
coordinated
Organized or moving smoothly together.
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Coordination means organizing things to work together or moving smoothly.
Common mix-up
Coordination is not the same as confusion. Coordination means coordination means organizing things to work together or moving smoothly.
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The dance required balance and coordination." Why does coordination fit better than confusion?
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