COORDINATION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COORDINATION?

Need another word that means the same as “coordination”? Find 29 synonyms and 30 related words for “coordination” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Coordination” are: organization, planning, plans, management, arrangement, administration, direction, orchestration, regimentation, engineering, execution, handling, running, collaboration, working together, joint action, teamwork, partnership, coopetition, liaison, association, synergy, unity, concurrence, concord, accord, understanding, give and take, compromise

Coordination as a Noun

Definitions of "Coordination" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “coordination” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.
• The grammatical relation of two constituents having the same grammatical form.
• The linking of atoms by coordinate bonds.
• Being of coordinate importance, rank, or degree.
• The skillful and effective interaction of movements.
• Cooperative effort resulting in an effective relationship.
• The organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively.
• The regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation.

Synonyms of "Coordination" as a noun (29 Words)

accord	A written agreement between two states or sovereigns. A peace accord.
administration	(in the US) a department or agency of the government. Things were quiet during the Eisenhower administration.
arrangement	A plan or preparation for a future event. He changed the arrangement of the topics.
association	The state of being connected together as in memory or imagination. The word bureaucracy has unpleasant associations.
collaboration	Something produced in collaboration with someone. They worked either in collaboration or independently.
compromise	An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions. A compromise between the freedom of the individual and the need to ensure orderly government.
concord	A chord that is pleasing or satisfactory in itself. A concord was to be drawn up.
concurrence	Acting together, as agents or circumstances or events. We want the concurrence of law enforcement.
coopetition	Collaboration between business competitors, in the hope of mutually beneficial results.
direction	Something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action. He had a terrible sense of direction.
engineering	A field of study or activity concerned with modification or development in a particular area. He had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study.
execution	The act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it. The execution of juveniles is prohibited by international law.
give and take	The elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length.
handling	The action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means. The handling of prisoners.
joint action	A piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion.
liaison	Introduction of a consonant between a word that ends in a vowel and another that begins with a vowel, as in English law and order. I have been involved in an opportunistic sexual liaison with a work colleague.
management	Those in charge of running a business. A successful career in management.
orchestration	The arrangement or scoring of music for orchestral performance. The skillful orchestration of his political campaign.
organization	An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department. The organization of conferences.
partnership	The number of runs added by a pair of batsmen before one of them is dismissed or the innings ends. We should go on working together in partnership.
planning	An act of formulating a program for a definite course of action. His planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties.
plans	A series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished. The plans for City Hall were on file.
regimentation	The imposition of order or discipline.
running	The act of running traveling on foot at a fast pace. He has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time.
synergy	The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. The synergy between artist and record company.
teamwork	The combined action of a group, especially when effective and efficient. My group has a good sense of teamwork.
understanding	The power of abstract thought; intellect. I knew I could count on his understanding.
unity	Each of the three dramatic principles requiring limitation of the supposed time of a drama to that occupied in acting it or to a single day unity of time use of one scene throughout unity of place and concentration on the development of a single plot unity of action. He took measures to insure the territorial unity of Croatia.
working together	A mine or quarry that is being or has been worked.

Usage Examples of "Coordination" as a noun

• Action groups work in coordination with local groups to end rainforest destruction.
• An important managerial task is the control and coordination of activities.
• Changing from one foot position to another requires coordination and balance.

Associations of "Coordination" (30 Words)

balance	Bring into balance or equilibrium. The cost of obtaining such information needs to be balanced against its benefits.
brace	Support or hold steady and make steadfast with or as if with a brace. She braced her feet against a projecting shelf.
consistency	The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary greatly in quality over time. A rambling argument that lacked any consistency.
counterbalance	Adjust for. His restoration to power was intended as a counterbalance to his rival s influence.
counterweight	Constitute a counterweight or counterbalance to. The scales have a series of counterweights that slide along a calibrated beam.
diatonic	Of a melody or harmony constructed from a diatonic scale.
disinterest	The state of not being influenced by personal involvement in something; impartiality. He chided Dennis for his disinterest in anything that is not his own idea.
dispassionate	Not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial. A journalist should be a dispassionate reporter of fact.
energy	A degree or level of energy possessed by something or required by a process. Europeans often laugh at American energy.
equilibrium	Equality of distribution. I stumbled over a rock and recovered my equilibrium.
equipoise	A counterbalance or balancing force. As a piece of language it is as delicately equipoised as any.
equity	The quality of being fair and impartial. Equity of treatment.
even	Become even or more even. An even or still more interesting problem.
firmness	The property of being unyielding to the touch. His firmness of purpose gained him a devoted following.
impartiality	An inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally. Entries had to be submitted under a pseudonym to ensure impartiality in the judging process.
level	Become level or even. The front garden is on a level with this floor.
leverage	Provide with leverage. The organization needs to leverage its key resources.
neutrality	Nonparticipation in a dispute or war. The structure has overall electrical neutrality.
objectivity	Judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices. The piece lacked any objectivity.
offset	Create an offset in. They produced banknotes by offset.
rationalism	The theory that reason rather than experience is the foundation of certainty in knowledge. Scientific rationalism.
remnant	A piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold. Remnant strands of hair.
stability	The quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast. There are fears for the political stability of the area.
steadiness	The quality of being regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity. I admire the steadiness of her hands.
symmetry	Correct or pleasing proportion of the parts of a thing. The overall symmetry makes the poem pleasant to the ear.
synergy	The working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects. The synergy between artist and record company.
tonal	Having tonality i e tones and chords organized in relation to one tone such as a keynote or tonic. Chinese is a tonal language.
tonality	The use of conventional keys and harmony as the basis of musical composition. The sonata is noteworthy for its extensive variations of mood and tonality.
unsettle	Cause to feel anxious or uneasy; disturb. The crisis has unsettled financial markets.
vigor	Active strength of body or mind.