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        co·or·di·nate (co-or·di·nate)

        coordinate (co-ordinate)

         
         
        parts of speech:
        noun, verb
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        part of speech: noun
        pronunciation: ko or d niht
        definition: (plural) a pair of numbers that identifies a point on a graph or grid; ordered pair.
        The coordinates of that point are written (1,5).
        similar words:
        point
         
        part of speech: verb
        pronunciation: ko or d neIt
        inflections: coordinates, co-ordinates, coordinating, co-ordinating, coordinated, co-ordinated
        definition 1: to arrange or select things so that they work well together.
        He tries to coordinate the colors of his jeans and shirts.
        synonyms:
        arrange, balance, order, organize
        similar words:
        match, mesh, sort, square
        definition 2: to order according to a common goal.
        It's time to coordinate plans for the summer festival.
        synonyms:
        adapt, adjust, combine, match, unite
        similar words:
        change, fit, square, suit
        derivations: coordinative (adj.), coordinately (adv.), coordinator (n.)
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