coordination
noun
[ kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n ]
• the organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively.
• "an important managerial task is the control and coordination of activities"
• the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.
• "changing from one foot position to another requires coordination and balance"
• the linking of atoms by coordinate bonds.
Origin:
mid 17th century (in the sense ‘placing in the same rank’): from French or from late Latin coordinatio(n- ), based on Latin ordo, ordin- ‘order’.
