coordinate

co·or·di·nate  (k-ôrdn-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.

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[co- + ordinate.]

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co·ordi·nate·ly (-t-l) adv.

co·ordi·nate·ness (-t-ns) n.

co·ordi·native adj.

co·ordi·nator n.

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coordinate, co-ordinate

vb [kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt]

1. (tr) to organize or integrate (diverse elements) in a harmonious operation

2. to place (things) in the same class or order, or (of things) to be placed in the same class or order

3. (intr) to work together, esp harmoniously

4. (intr) to take or be in the form of a harmonious order

5. (Chemistry) Chem to form or cause to form a coordinate bond

n [kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt -ˌneɪt]

1. (Mathematics) Maths any of a set of numbers that defines the location of a point in space See Cartesian coordinates, polar coordinates

2. a person or thing equal in rank, type, etc.

adj [kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt -ˌneɪt]

1. of, concerned with, or involving coordination

2. of the same rank, type, etc.

3. (Mathematics) of or involving the use of coordinates coordinate geometry See also coordinates

coordinately , co-ordinately adv

coordinateness , co-ordinateness n

coordinative , co-ordinative adj

coordinator , co-ordinator n

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coordinate  (k-ôrdn-t)

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.

Thesaurus

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"

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coordinate

verb

1. organize, synchronize, integrate, bring together, mesh, correlate, systematize Officials visited the earthquake zone to coordinate the relief effort.

2. match, blend, harmonize She'll show you how to coordinate pattern and colours. go with, match, blend, harmonize Choose a fabric that co-ordinates with your colour scheme.

Translations

coordinate

A. [kəʊˈɔːdnɪt] N

1. (usu pl, on map) → coordenada f

2. coordinates (= clothes) → coordinados mpl

B. [kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt] VT [+ movements, work] → coordinar; [+ efforts] → aunar

coordinate

adj → gleichwertig; (in rank) → gleichrangig; (Gram) → nebengeordnet (with zu)

n (Math etc) → Koordinate f; (= equal) → etwas Gleichwertiges; coordinates (= clothes) → Kleidung f → zum Kombinieren

vt

movements, muscles, pieces of work → koordinieren; (two people, firms) operations etc also → aufeinander abstimmen; thoughts also → ordnen; to coordinate one thing with another → eine Sache auf eine andere abstimmen

(Gram) → nebenordnen, koordinieren; coordinating conjunction → nebenordnende or koordinierende Konjunktion

coordinate [ɐn kəʊˈɔːdnɪt; ɐvb kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt]

1. n (Math) → coordinata coordinates npl (clothes) → coordinati mpl

2. vt → coordinare

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coordinate [ɐn kəʊˈɔːdnɪt; ɐvb kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt]

1. n (Math) → coordinata coordinates npl (clothes) → coordinati mpl

2. vt → coordinare