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Word

coordinated

Phoneticsco·or·di·nat·ed, stress on the second syllable

US/koʊˈɔɹdəneɪtɪd/

UK/kəʊˈɔːdɪnˌeɪtɪd/

Definitions

01organized and working together

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. describing a group or plan where everyone works together in an organized way.

adj. describing activities or groups that function with effective cooperation and synchronisation.

“The rescue teams made a coordinated effort to find the missing hikers.”

“The central bank and the treasury launched a coordinated response to stabilise the currency after the sudden market downturn.”

02physically graceful

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. able to move your body well, especially when doing sports or dancing.

adj. possessing physical dexterity and the ability to move different parts of the body together smoothly.

“She is very coordinated and learned to play the drums quickly.”

“The gymnast's movements were perfectly coordinated, allowing her to execute the complex routine without a single stumble.”

Synonyms

gracefulagiledexterous

Antonyms

03chemical bonding

C2 · Proficiency Science Technical

adj. describing a special way that atoms or molecules are joined together.

adj. referring to a coordinate bond where both electrons in a shared pair come from the same atom.

“The metal ion is coordinated to four water molecules in this solution.”

“The stability of the complex depends on how the central metal atom is coordinated with the surrounding ligands.”

Synonyms

Collocations

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “coordinated” in context.

01. coordinated effort

Real-World Examples

“Caceres is one of hundreds of locals who coordinated relief efforts to help earthquake survivors.”
Al Jazeera 15 Aug 2026
“Scientists will carry out coordinated observations from the Polarstern research icebreaker, aboard AWI research aircraft and at sites on land.”
ScienceDaily 3 Aug 2026

Domain

Chemistry

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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