coordination
/kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /kəʊˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /(ˌ)kō-ˌȯr-də-ˈnā-shən/ (ame, mw)
coordination — noun
1. the process of bringing together different people, groups, or activities so that
the process of bringing together different people, groups, or activities so that they operate smoothly towards a shared goal
Nkechi took over the coordination of the school's annual science fair.
collocation: coordination of [event/project]
Poor coordination between the two departments caused repeated delays on the project.
collocation: coordination between [groups]
The charity relies on careful coordination among its local branches in different cities.
The festival's success relied on smooth coordination between sound engineers and stage crew.
- organization
broader term; coordination specifically emphasizes harmonious timing and interaction between parts
- management
includes authority and decision-making; coordination focuses on logistics and alignment rather than command
- disorganization
absence of structured arrangement
文法句型
coordination of [people/groups/activities]
coordination between [groups]
用法筆記
Frequently used with a following 'of' phrase that names the people or activities being organized. The subject is typically a person in charge (coordinator, manager, director) or an organization.
常見錯誤
2. how smoothly and accurately you can make different parts of your body move toget
how smoothly and accurately you can make different parts of your body move together, especially during sports or physical tasks
Evelyn improved her hand-eye coordination by practising tennis every weekend.
compound: hand-eye coordination
Elderly people often lose coordination in their legs, making it harder to walk steadily.
collocation: lose coordination (medical/ageing context)
Playing the piano demands good coordination between both hands and the eyes.
After the accident, Indra had poor coordination and used a walking stick for months.
- clumsiness
lack of control in physical movement
文法句型
coordination + preposition + [body part]
[adjective] + coordination
用法筆記
Often paired with 'hand-eye', 'motor', or a body-part modifier before the noun. Frequently discussed in contexts of child development, sports training, ageing, and rehabilitation.
常見錯誤
3. the way in which colours, patterns, or styles are chosen to look good together,
the way in which colours, patterns, or styles are chosen to look good together, for example in clothes, furniture, or room decoration
Tariq chose a blue tie in coordination with his grey suit for the interview.
pattern: in coordination with [item]
The colour coordination of the living room makes it feel warm and inviting.
compound: colour coordination
Élise paid careful attention to the coordination of the curtains and the sofa cushions.
The designer suggested a neutral colour palette for easy coordination with any existing furniture.
- clash
colours that do not look good together
文法句型
color coordination
in coordination with [thing]
用法筆記
Common in the compound 'colour coordination' and in the fixed phrase 'in coordination with'. Typically used approvingly, about deliberate aesthetic choices.