coordinate — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Of the same rank; equal.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

   two coordinate terms

   whether there was one Supreme Governor of the world, or many co-ordinate powers presiding over each country

Noun

1. A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure.

   Examples

   Give me your coordinates and we'll come and rescue you.

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   What makes Doveland so fascinating is that there are no records of a town with such a name, the town was not renamed or altered its zoning, and there is no map of the state that includes the coordinates of a town called Doveland, Wisconsin. Yet people claim they remember the town, had friends or relatives who lived there, have visited it, and a few folks have souvenirs to prove they have been to Doveland.

2. Something that is equal to another thing.

   Examples

   These are coordinates; because each, in the sphere of its powers, is equal to, and independent of the others; and because the three united make the government.

3. Coordinated clothes.

   Usage

   • Humorous
   • in-plural

Verb

1. To place in the same order or rank.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Antonyms

   subordinate

2. To synchronize (activities).

   Usage

   • Transitive or intransitive

   Examples

   It can be difficult to coordinate movement of both legs after an operation.

   I was playing tennis for the first time, and it was difficult to coordinate.

3. To match (objects, especially clothes).

   Usage

   • Transitive or intransitive

   Examples

   The outfit you're wearing doesn't coordinate.

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   As a fashion editor, I pay obsessive attention to my appearance. Even when I pretend to look insouciant, each look has been painfully considered. The right earrings, coordinating shoes, the careful symmetry of a well-balanced look — these are things that please me. The gym has crushed my sartorial ambitions.

Adjective

1. of equal importance, rank, or degree

Noun

1. a number that identifies a position relative to an axis

   Synonyms

   co-ordinate

   Broader terms

   number

Verb

1. bring order and organization to

   Synonyms

   organizeorganise

   Broader terms

   arrangeset up

   Examples

   Can you help me organize my files?

2. bring into common action, movement, or condition

   Broader terms

   managedealcarehandle

   Examples

   coordinate the painters, masons, and plumbers

   coordinate his actions with that of his colleagues

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   coordinate our efforts

3. be co-ordinated

   Broader terms

   harmonizeharmoniseconsortaccordconcordfit inagree

   Examples

   These activities coordinate well

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

   Synonyms

   alignordinate

   Broader terms

   adjustsetcorrect

   Examples

   align the wheels of my car

   ordinate similar parts