coordination
US: /koʊˌɔɹdəˈneɪʃən/
UK: /kəʊˈɔːdɪnˈeɪʃən/
Advanced English dictionary
(BrE also co-ordination) noun [U]1 the act of making parts of sth, groups of people, etc. work together in an efficient and organized way: We have improved the coordination of services. + a need for greater coordination between departments + a lack of coordination in conservation policy + a pamphlet produced by the government in coordination with (= working together with) the Sports Council + advice on colour coordination (= choosing colours that look nice together, for example in clothes or furniture)
2 the ability to control your movements well: You need good hand-eye coordination to play ball games.
Collocation
1 working together
ADJ.
better, greater | poor | international | economic, market, policy | colour
advice on colour coordination (= colours that look good together)
VERB + COORDINATION
need, require | ensure, facilitate
We must make a real effort to ensure greater coordination between the different groups.
PREP.
in ~ with
a pamphlet produced by the government in coordination with the Sports Council
| ~ between
to facilitate better coordination between departments
| ~ in
a lack of coordination in government policy
| ~ with
PHRASES
a lack of coordination, a need for coordination
a need for coordination with the training department
2 ability to control your movements
ADJ.
good | poor | physical | hand-eye
You need good hand-eye coordination to play racket sports.
VERB + COORDINATION
have | lack
PHRASES
a lack of coordination
