coordinate

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a number that identifies a position relative to an axis
  2. verb bring order and organization to
  3. verb bring into common action, movement, or condition

Etymology

From Medieval Latin coōrdinātus, perfect passive participle of coōrdinō (“arrange together”), from co- + ōrdinō, equivalent to co- + ordinate. See -ate (adjective-forming suffix) for more. See also ordain and ordinate.

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Synonyms

co-ordinate

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