co-ordinate
Bring into alignment
Co-ordinate is a variant spelling of coordinate, more common in British English.
The hyphen preserves the pronunciation of both vowels distinctly.
As a noun, coordinates are numbers that fix a position in space or on a map.
As a verb, to co-ordinate is to arrange parts to work together smoothly: She co-ordinated the relief effort.
As an adjective, it means equal in rank or importance.
Joint effort toward shared aim
- partnershipShared business arrangement
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- synergyCombined effect exceeding components
- jointShared by multiple parties
unite · combine · concert · liaise · interact · participate · pool · delegate
Adjust for accuracy
- adjustChange to fit better
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
- straightenMake linear or orderly
- orientAlign to surroundings
position · true · square · center · register · match · tune · set
Align timing precisely
- timingArt of choosing moments
- unisonSimultaneous identical action
- simultaneityState of coexisting temporally
- concurrentHappening at once
lockstep · phase · tempo · rhythm · cadence · mesh · dovetail · interlock
Geographic or personal freedom
- longitudeEast-west angular distance
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
- x-axisGraph's horizontal reference line
- y-axisGraph's vertical reference
z-axis · origin · plot · graph · plane · vector · point · quadrant
Set of clothes worn together
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- matchGame between opponents
- accessorizeAdd decorative extras
- paletteSurface for mixing pigments
harmonize · wardrobe · separates · complement · layering · monochrome · contrast · neutral
Woven crisscross pattern
- checkeredPatterned in squares
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
- herringboneV-shaped diagonal weave
- argyleMulticolored diamond textile pattern
tartan · polka-dot · chevron · houndstooth · gingham · windowpane · repeat · tile
teamwork
Joint effort toward shared aim
- partnershipShared business arrangement
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- synergyCombined effect exceeding components
joint · unite · combine · concert · liaise · interact · participate · pool · delegate · logistics
calibrate
Adjust for accuracy
- adjustChange to fit better
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
- straightenMake linear or orderly
orient · position · true · square · center · register · match · tune · set · fix
synchronize
Align timing precisely
- timingArt of choosing moments
- unisonSimultaneous identical action
- simultaneityState of coexisting temporally
concurrent · lockstep · phase · tempo · rhythm · cadence · mesh · dovetail · interlock · sequence
latitude
Geographic or personal freedom
- longitudeEast-west angular distance
- gridFramework of intersecting lines
- x-axisGraph's horizontal reference line
y-axis · z-axis · origin · plot · graph · plane · vector · point · quadrant · abscissa
outfit
Set of clothes worn together
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- matchGame between opponents
- accessorizeAdd decorative extras
palette · harmonize · wardrobe · separates · complement · layering · monochrome · contrast · neutral · accent
plaid
Woven crisscross pattern
- checkeredPatterned in squares
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
- herringboneV-shaped diagonal weave
argyle · tartan · polka-dot · chevron · houndstooth · gingham · windowpane · repeat · tile · tessellate
co-ordinatesubordinate
One lower in rank
superior · unequal · superordinate · dependent · inferior
co-ordinateclash
Violent disagreement or collision
clashing · mismatched · discordant · incompatible · jarring
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