Words / B2

koh-ord-i-NAYSHUN/kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃn/

Coordination is the organisation of people or parts so that they work together; also the control of muscles (usually uncountable): coordination of; hand–eye coordination. Co-operation is a close twin for willing help; organisation is broader. Coordination of the agencies still needs a named chair. Mix-up: coordination vs coincidence; subordination (grammar); do not write coordination for a PE slogan with no named body or test.

Meaning

The organisation of people or parts so that they work together; also the control of muscles (usually uncountable).

Examples

• “Coordination of the agencies still needs a named chair, the inquiry said.”
• “Hand–eye coordination featured in the PE practical, which is the muscle-control sense — still name the test.”

Good to know

coordination of; poor / good coordination; hand–eye coordination. Close: co-operation / organisation. Grammar trap: subordination. Citizenship, PE, and methods. Organising parts to work together, or muscle control — specify.

Near in meaning

organisation, co-operation, liaison

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