co·or·di·nate (k -ôr dn- t , - t)n.1. One that is equal in importance, rank, or degree. 2. coordinates A set of articles, as of clothing or luggage, designed to match or complement one other, as in style or color. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. coordinates Informal Directions: Give me some coordinates so I can find my way. adj. (- t, - t )1. Of equal importance, rank, or degree: coordinate offices of a business. 2. Of or involving coordination. 3. Of or based on a system of coordinates. 4. Grammar Having equal syntactic status: coordinate phrases. v. (- t ) co·or·di·nat·ed, co·or·di·nat·ing, co·or·di·nates v.tr.1. To place in the same order, class, or rank. 2. To harmonize in a common action or effort: coordinating the moving parts of a machine; coordinate the colors of a design. v.intr.1. To be coordinate: The generators coordinate so that one is always running. 2. To work together harmoniously: a nursing staff that coordinates smoothly. 3. To form a pleasing combination; match: shoes that coordinate with the rest of the outfit. 4. Grammar To link (syntactically equivalent units) together.
co·or di·nate·ly (- t-l ) adv. co·or di·nate·ness (- t-n s) n. co·or di·na tive adj. co·or di·na tor n. |
coordinate or co-ordinate Verb [-nating, -nated] to bring together and cause to work together efficiently Noun Maths any of a set of numbers defining the location of a point with reference to a system of axes Adjective 1. of or involving coordination 2. of or involving the use of coordinates: coordinate geometry [Latin co- together + ordinatio arranging] coordination co-ordination n coordinator co-ordinator n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | coordinate - a number that identifies a position relative to an axisCartesian coordinate - one of the coordinates in a system of coordinates that locates a point on a plane or in space by its distance from two lines or three planes respectively; the two lines or the intersections of the three planes are the coordinate axes polar coordinate - either of two values that locate a point on a plane by its distance from a fixed pole and its angle from a fixed line passing through the pole number - a concept of quantity involving zero and units; "every number has a unique position in the sequence" | | Verb | 1. | coordinate - bring order and organization to; "Can you help me organize my files?"structure - give a structure to; "I need to structure my days" interlock, mesh - coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively arrange, set up - put into a proper or systematic order; "arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order" | | 2. | coordinate - bring into common action, movement, or condition; "coordinate the painters, masons, and plumbers"; "coordinate his actions with that of his colleagues"; "coordinate our efforts"handle, manage, care, deal - be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old" | | 3. | coordinate - be co-ordinated; "These activities coordinate well"conform to, fit, meet - satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?" | | 4. | coordinate - bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation; "align the wheels of my car"; "ordinate similar parts"adjust, correct, set - alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels" misalign - align imperfectly or badly; "the elements of the turbine were misaligned" | | Adj. | 1. | coordinate - of equal importance, rank, or degreeequal - having the same quantity, value, or measure as another; "on equal terms"; "all men are equal before the law" |
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Translations coordinate [kəuˈɔːdɪneɪt] vt → coordinarcoordinates npl ( clothes) → coordinados mpl coordinate vt [kəuˈɔːdɪneɪt] → coordinarecoordinates npl (= clothes) → coordinati mpl
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