Coordinate meaning

What does “coordinate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“coordinate” is a noun, verb and adjective with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a number that identifies a position relative to an axis.

coordinate

noun

  1. a number that identifies a position relative to an axis

    Synonymsco-ordinate

verb

  1. bring order and organization to

    “Can you help me organize my files?”

  2. bring into common action, movement, or condition

    “coordinate the painters, masons, and plumbers”

    “coordinate his actions with that of his colleagues”

  3. be co-ordinated

    “These activities coordinate well”

  4. bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation

    “align the wheels of my car”

    “ordinate similar parts”

adjective

  1. of equal importance, rank, or degree

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University