as in cooperation
the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole an operation requiring precise coordination among all branches of the armed forces

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Recent Examples of coordination Create a Wildfire Intelligence Center, a joint office between the departments of Agriculture and Interior, to serve as a national hub for wildfire prediction, coordination and response so that states have a one-stop shop for federal resources. Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 May 2025 Either way is great exercise that helps kids develop strength and coordination. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 May 2025 The drive team displayed excellent performance due to their intense concentration and coordination. Claire Lin and Kyle Vu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025 Porziņģis was limited in this series just to the same kinds of actions Kornet runs, but doing it with less force, coordination and touch. Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for coordination
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cooperation
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  • This opens up new opportunities for international cooperation, guaranteeing legal certainty for investors.
    Olena Orliuk, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • However, some analysts noted that the deal also outlines ambitious goals for energy cooperation as well as for aligning Britain’s emissions trading system with that of Europe, which could bring economic benefits in the longer term.
    Stephen Castle, New York Times, 19 May 2025

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“Coordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordination. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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