coordinate

To coordinate is to arrange for things to all come together or to work with someone else to establish a common aim.

(verb)

An example of coordinate is when you plan all the parts of a trip.
An example of coordinate is when you and a friend split up a big science project and decide who will do what.

The definition of a coordinate is something that complements another item such as in style or color.

(noun)

An example of coordinate is a jacket that has the style and color that lets it be worn with many skirts and pants.

See coordinate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: ML coordinatus, pp. of coordinare, to set in order, arrange < L co- (var. of com-), with + ordinare, to arrange < ordo, order

noun

a coordinate person or thing
☆ articles of clothing, luggage, etc. designed to form a pleasing ensemble when worn or used together
Math. any of a set of numbers in a reference system that locates the position of a point

to place in the same order, rank, etc.; make coordinate
to bring into proper order or relation; adjust (various parts) so as to have harmonious action; harmonize
☆ to design as coordinates: color-coordinated luggage

intransitive verb

to become coordinate; function harmoniously

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See coordinate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

One that is equal in importance, rank, or degree.
coordinates A set of articles, as of clothing or luggage, designed to match or complement one other, as in style or color.
Mathematics Any of a set of two or more numbers used to determine the position of a point, line, curve, or plane in a space of a given dimension with respect to a system of lines or other fixed references.
Of or relating to a university in which men and women are taught by the same faculty but in single-sex classes or on single-sex campuses.
coordinates Informal Directions: Give me some coordinates so I can find my way.

adjective (-ĭt, -ātˌ)

verb (-ātˌ) co·or·di·nat·ed, co·or·di·nat·ing, co·or·di·nates

verb, transitive

To place in the same order, class, or rank.
To harmonize in a common action or effort: coordinating the moving parts of a machine; coordinate the colors of a design.

verb, intransitive

To be coordinate: The generators coordinate so that one is always running.
To work together harmoniously: a nursing staff that coordinates smoothly.
To form a pleasing combination; match: shoes that coordinate with the rest of the outfit.
Grammar To link (syntactically equivalent units) together.

Origin:

Origin: co-

Origin: + ordinate

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