coordinate

co·or·di·nate (k

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dn-

, -

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, -

)

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. (-

) 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- + ordinate.]

co·ordi·nate·ly (-

t-l

) adv.

co·ordi·nate·ness (-

t-n

s) n.

co·ordi·native adj.

co·ordi·nator 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

coordinate (k

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One of a set of numbers that determines the position of a point. Only one coordinate is needed if the point is on a line, two if the point is in a plane, and three if it is in space.

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun	1.	coordinate - a number that identifies a position relative to an axis co-ordinate Cartesian 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?" organise, organize 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" ordinate, align 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 degree equal - having the same quantity, value, or measure as another; "on equal terms"; "all men are equal before the law"