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 The exercises are designed to help Davis’ first responders improve coordination and cooperation during critical incidents. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 The team believes the new coordination-engineering approach using 2PyS could help overcome one of the biggest barriers to commercial perovskite solar cells. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 Mithril has promised that its tech could help local law enforcement who respond to a shooting by locating the shooter and relaying critical information, but that would require a high degree of coordination in a hectic and dangerous environment. Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 July 2026 All of this was done without coordination between True Anomaly and Rocket Lab. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordination
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  • The question that could cut through all of this is whether UEFA follows through with its threat of a boycott and non-cooperation, both of which could make FIFA ungovernable for Infantino.
    Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Its successes have drawn international interest and drone cooperation agreements with nine countries, with further deals being negotiated with 15 other countries, according to Kyiv officials.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • In addition, some toothpaste makers like Colgate, Tom's of Maine, Arm & Hammer, and OxiClean have entered into collaborations with private recycling business TerraCycle to offer free take-back programs.
    Anne Makovec, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Ask who wants what, clarify the plan, and let collaboration stay light enough to breathe.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordination. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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