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Meaning of 'coordinate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Coordinate [ a.]
- Equal in rank or order; not subordinate.
2 . Coordinate [ n.]
- A thing of the same rank with another thing; one two or more persons or things of equal rank, authority, or importance.
- Lines, or other elements of reference, by means of which the position of any point, as of a curve, is defined with respect to certain fixed lines, or planes, called coordinate axes and coordinate planes. See Abscissa.
3 . Coordinate [ v. t.]
- To make coordinate; to put in the same order or rank; as, to coordinate ideas in classification.
- To give a common action, movement, or condition to; to regulate and combine so as to produce harmonious action; to adjust; to harmonize; as, to coordinate muscular movements.

Meaning of 'coordinate' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . coordinate [ v]
Meaning (1):
- bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation
Example in sentence:
  • align the wheels of my car;
  • ordinate similar parts
Meaning (2):
- bring order and organization to
Example in sentence:
  • Can you help me organize my files?
Meaning (3):
- bring into common action, movement, or condition
Example in sentence:
  • coordinate his actions with that of his colleagues;
  • coordinate our efforts;
  • coordinate the painters, masons, and plumbers
Meaning (4):
- be co-ordinated
Example in sentence:
  • These activities coordinate well

Nearby Words:

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