Definition of coordinationnext
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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Recent Examples of coordination Councilmembers had asked for a rundown of the equipment used during the police response, the costs associated, what kind of injuries were reported, coordination with other agencies and the command decisions involved, among other questions. Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026 Energy cooperation is also high on the agenda, including potential reactivation of the Antonio Ricaute gas pipeline and closer coordination between Venezuela’s state oil company, PDVSA, and Colombia’s Ecopetrol. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Louisiana State Police said the investigation is still in its early stages and will be done in coordination with the FBI. Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 Balance and mobility exercises can improve coordination, keep your joints flexible, and reduce your risk of falls and injury. Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordination
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  • State your position directly, then offer a workable option so cooperation can move forward without pressure.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The mining boom is driven by global demand for rare earths used in smartphones and military equipment, but Myanmar’s civil war and limited regional cooperation hamper efforts to address the environmental crisis.
    Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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  • Crafted by designer and architect Peter Marino in collaboration with Peter McCoy of McCoy Construction, the entire spread offers a total of 39 bedrooms and 50 full bathrooms, plus another nine powder rooms, across an astonishing 70,000 square feet.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Similarly, the Hammer Museum hosts free, guided Mindful Awareness Meditations every Thursday in its Billy Wilder Theater, a collaboration with UCLA Mindful.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026

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“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordination. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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