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n. (cognition) | 1. co-ordinate, coordinate | a number that identifies a position relative to an axis. |
| ~ cartesian coordinate | one of the coordinates in a system of coordinates that locates a point on a plane or in space by its distance from two lines or three planes respectively; the two lines or the intersections of the three planes are the coordinate axes. |
| ~ polar coordinate | either of two values that locate a point on a plane by its distance from a fixed pole and its angle from a fixed line passing through the pole. |
| ~ number | a concept of quantity involving zero and units.; "every number has a unique position in the sequence" |
v. (change) | 2. coordinate, organise, organize | bring order and organization to.; "Can you help me organize my files?" |
| ~ structure | give a structure to.; "I need to structure my days" |
| ~ interlock, mesh | coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively. |
| ~ arrange, set up | put into a proper or systematic order.; "arrange the books on the shelves in chronological order" |
v. (social) | 3. coordinate | bring into common action, movement, or condition.; "coordinate the painters, masons, and plumbers"; "coordinate his actions with that of his colleagues"; "coordinate our efforts" |
| ~ handle, manage, care, deal | be in charge of, act on, or dispose of.; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old" |
v. (social) | 4. coordinate | be co-ordinated.; "These activities coordinate well" |
| ~ conform to, fit, meet | satisfy a condition or restriction.; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?" |
v. (change) | 5. align, coordinate, ordinate | bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation.; "align the wheels of my car"; "ordinate similar parts" |
| ~ adjust, correct, set | alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard.; "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels" |
| ~ misalign | align imperfectly or badly.; "the elements of the turbine were misaligned" |
adj. | 6. coordinate | of equal importance, rank, or degree. |
| ~ equal | having the same quantity, value, or measure as another.; "on equal terms"; "all men are equal before the law" |
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