kōˌȯ(r)d ə nˈāshən, (ˈ) ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
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Etymology: French or Late Latin; French coordination , from Late Latin coordination-, coordinatio, from Latin co- + ordination-, ordinatio arranging, ordination — more at ordination
1. : a making or being coordinate : arrangement in the same order, class, rank, or dignity : coordinate relation
coordination of the executive, legislative, and judicial authority
2. : combination in suitable relation for most effective or harmonious results : the functioning of parts in cooperation and normal sequence
demand a single national military policy, proper coordination of our armed services — D.D.Eisenhower