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   coordination

   /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively: "an important managerial task is the control and coordination of activities"
   • ▪ cooperative effort resulting in an effective relationship: "action groups work in coordination with local groups to end rainforest destruction"
   • 2. the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently: "changing from one foot position to another requires coordination and balance"
   • 3. the linking of atoms by coordinate bonds.

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the sense ‘placing in the same rank’): from French or from late Latin coordinatio(n-), based on Latin ordo, ordin- ‘order’.

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