Co*or`di*na"tion (?), n.

1.

The act of coordinating; the act of putting in the same order, class, rank, dignity, etc.; as, the coordination of the executive, the legislative, and the judicial authority in forming a government; the act of regulating and combining so as to produce harmonious results; harmonious adjustment; as, a coordination of functions.

"Coordination of muscular movement by the cerebellum."

Carpenter.

2.

The state of being coordinate, or of equal rank, dignity, power, etc.

In this high court of parliament, there is a rare coordination of power. Howell.

 

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