coordinated

adjective

co·​or·​di·​nat·​ed kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce coordinated (audio)
: able to use more than one set of muscle movements to a single end
a well-coordinated athlete

Examples of coordinated in a Sentence

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This coordinated approach and enhanced communication between all of these agencies will make a difference. Sarah Fox, Hartford Courant, 13 Apr. 2025 Despite coordinated outfits that would suggest a sort of spiritual team uniform — power blazers, jewel tones — the animosity is radiating off these two. Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025 This coordinated effort has the potential to save tens of thousands of lives each year. Mario Jimenez, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2025 The group was rescued in a coordinated effort involving the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Navy, and were turned over to the Border Patrol for repatriation. Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coordinated

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coordinated was in 1885

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“Coordinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coordinated. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

coordinated

adjective
co·​or·​di·​nat·​ed -ᵊn-ˌāt-əd How to pronounce coordinated (audio)
: able to use more than one set of muscle movements to a single end
a well-coordinated athlete

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