coordination
Meaning
Coordination refers to the organized and harmonious functioning of various elements or individuals to achieve a common objective, often involving the integration of diverse skills, resources, or activities in a systematic manner.
💡 While often used in contexts related to teamwork or project management, "coordination" can also imply a level of complexity in the relationships between different components, which may not always be adequately captured by simpler terms like "collaboration."
Example Sentences
Word in Context
A
small
volunteer
group
met
at
the
community
garden
early
on
Saturday
to
prepare
beds
for
spring
planting
.
Their
success
depended
on
meticulous
coordination
:
one
person
arranged
tools
,
another
allocated
tasks
,
and
a
third
managed
the
logistics
of
supplies
.
Although
the
weather
was
unpredictable
,
they
adapted
the
plan
and
prioritised
sheltered
activities
without
losing
momentum
.
By
midday
the
team
had
completed
the
main
beds
and
discussed
how
to
sustain
the
new
plants
through
shared
watering
schedules
.
That
afternoon
neighbours
stopped
to
thank
them
,
which
reinforced
the
value
of
collaborative
effort
in
maintaining
communal
spaces
.
Common Phrases
inter-agency coordination
coordination of efforts
effective coordination strategies
Antonyms
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