coordinate

(also co-ordinate)

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Definition of coordinate

verb

Pronunciation: /kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt/

[with object]

1bring the different elements of (a complex activity or organization) into a harmonious or efficient relationship:he had responsibility for coordinating London’s transport services
[no object] negotiate with others in order to work together effectively:you will coordinate with consultants and other departments on a variety of projects
[no object] match or harmonize attractively:the stud fastenings are coloured to coordinate with the shirt (as adjective coordinating)a variety of coordinating colours

2 Chemistry form a coordinate bond to (an atom or molecule): the sodium atom is coordinated to two oxygen atoms

adjective

Pronunciation: /kəʊˈɔːdɪnət/

1equal in rank or importance:cross references in the catalogue link subjects which may be coordinate
Grammar (of parts of a compound sentence) equal in rank and fulfilling identical functions.

2 Chemistry denoting a type of covalent bond in which one atom provides both the shared electrons.

noun

Pronunciation: /kəʊˈɔːdɪnət/

1each of a group of numbers used to indicate the position of a point, line, or plane.

2 (coordinates) matching items of clothing: matching accessories provide a complete ensemble of colour coordinates

Derivatives

coordinative
coordinator

Origin:

mid 17th century (in the senses 'of the same rank' and 'place in the same rank'): from co- 'together' + Latin ordinare (from ordo 'order'), on the pattern of subordinate

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coordinate

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