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coordinate

coor·di·nate

UK/kəʊˈɔː.dɪˌneɪt/ US/ˈkwɔː.dɪnˌneɪt/ fairly common

verb

1.

bring order and organization to

  • “Can you help me organize my files?”
2.

bring into common action, movement, or condition

  • “coordinate the painters, masons, and plumbers”
  • “coordinate his actions with that of his colleagues”
  • “coordinate our efforts”
3.

be co-ordinated

  • “These activities co-ordinate well”
4.

bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation

  • “align the wheels of my car”
  • “ordinate similar parts”

noun

1.

a number that identifies a position relative to an axis

Synonyms

adjective

1.

of equal importance, rank, or degree

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Origin

From Medieval Latin coōrdinātus, perfect passive participle of coōrdinō (“arrange together”), from co- + ōrdinō, equivalent to co- + ordinate. See -ate (adjective-forming suffix) for more. See also ordain and ordinate.

Phrases

  • Cartesian coordinate
  • color coordinate
  • color coordinate system
  • colour coordinate
  • coordinate axis
  • coordinate bond
  • coordinate chart
  • coordinate clause
  • coordinate covalent bond
  • coordinate map
  • coordinating conjunction

Related words

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