coordinated

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adjective

co·​or·​di·​nat·​ed kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce coordinated (audio)
Synonyms of coordinatednext
: able to use more than one set of muscle movements to a single end
a well-coordinated athlete

coordinated

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past tense and past participle of coordinate entry 2

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But these are ad hoc projects, not a coordinated strategy involving tariffs, regulation, and pooled resources to create a true united front against China’s industrial onslaught. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 And for data centers to be a net plus, the state, counties and cities will need to develop coordinated plans to address power and water constraints, too. — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Suddenly, cheeks, lips, and lids could all receive a wash of color with a simple swipe, making a coordinated makeup look considerably easier to pull together. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 This allows the system to learn coordinated leg movements without researchers having to explicitly program a particular gait. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordinated

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First Known Use

Adjective

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coordinated was in 1885

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coordinated

adjective
co·​or·​di·​nat·​ed -ᵊn-ˌāt-əd How to pronounce coordinated (audio)
: able to use more than one set of muscle movements to a single end
a well-coordinated athlete

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