coordinated
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Intentionally matched: Arranged or designed to work together in a harmonious or complementary way, often referring to colors, patterns, or elements.
- Dexterous in movement: Able to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.
- Operating as a unit: Organized to function in a unified, integrated, and effective manner.
Examples
- Intentionally matched:
- The curtains and walls were color coordinated.
- She wore a beautifully coordinated outfit of blue and gray.
- Dexterous in movement:
- As a gymnast, she is incredibly coordinated.
- The task requires coordinated hand-eye movements.
- Operating as a unit:
- The police made a coordinated effort to catch the criminals.
- A coordinated international response is needed to address the crisis.
Advanced Usage
- "Well-coordinated": Often used as a compound adjective to emphasize a high degree of skill in movement or planning.
- He is a well-coordinated athlete.
- The well-coordinated attack took the enemy by surprise.
- "Poorly coordinated": Used to describe a lack of harmony, skill in movement, or effective organization.
- The rescue effort was poorly coordinated and chaotic.
Variants and Related Words
- Coordinate (verb): To organize the different parts of an activity or group so that they work together effectively.
- She will coordinate the project's logistics.
- Coordination (noun): The organization of different elements to enable them to work together effectively; also the ability to move different parts of the body smoothly.
- The job requires good hand-eye coordination.
- There was a lack of coordination between the departments.
Synonyms
- Harmonized: Brought into agreement or harmony.
- Synchronized: Caused to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
- Integrated: Combined to form a whole.
- Dexterous: Demonstrating neat skill, especially with the hands.
Antonyms
- Uncoordinated: Lacking harmony, planning, or physical skill.
- Clumsy: Awkward in movement or action.
- Disjointed: Lacking a coherent sequence or connection.
Related Phrases
- "Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)": The primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time.
- "Color-coordinated": (A common compound) Having colors chosen to match or complement each other.
- The color-coordinated decor made the room feel peaceful.
Adjective
- intentionally matched
- curtains and walls were color coordinated
- being dexterous in the use of more than one set of muscle movements
- she was usually good with her hands and well coordinated- Mary McCarthy
- operating as a unit
- a unified utility system
- a coordinated program