coordinate

1.

/koʊˈɔrdnɪt/

of equal importance, rank, or degree

2.

/koʊˈɔrdəneɪt/

bring order and organization to

Other forms: coordinates; coordinated; coordinating

The word coordinate is all about getting things in order. Are your ducks in a row? Well, then you know what it means to coordinate something. And if you know exactly where to drop the bomb, then you know what the coordinates are.

Coordinate is one of those words that can mean very different things but is rarely misunderstood in context. It’s a great way to describe the work of organizing, planning, and strategizing. When synchronizing the needs of two distinct groups, for instance, it is necessary to coordinate priorities and schedules. And as you speed down the highway, listening to the serene voice on your GPS announce the coordinates of your destination, chances are you don’t think she’s organizing resources.

Definitions of coordinate (/koʊˈɔrdnɪt/)

1. adjective

   of equal importance, rank, or degree
   synonyms:

   equal

   having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
2. noun

   a number that identifies a position relative to an axis
   synonyms: co-ordinate

   types:

   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

   dimension

   one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space

   abscissa

   the value of a coordinate on the horizontal axis

   ordinate

   the value of a coordinate on the vertical axis

   type of:

   number

   a concept of quantity involving zero and units