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How do you spell Coordinate?

Correct spelling

coordinate

Remember CO-ORDINATE: CO (together) + ORDINATE (arrange) - no hyphen needed in American English

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Why is coordinate spelled this way?

From Latin coordinare, to arrange together. CO (together) + ORDINARE (to arrange). To coordinate is to bring separate things into ordered arrangement — harmony through organization.

Common misspellings of coordinate

co-ordinatecoordenatecordinate

Example

The project manager will coordinate the efforts of all three departments to meet the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell coordinate?+
The correct spelling is "coordinate". Remember CO-ORDINATE: CO (together) + ORDINATE (arrange) - no hyphen needed in American English
Is it co-ordinate or coordinate?+
The correct spelling is "coordinate", not "co-ordinate".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "coordinate", in UK English it's "co-ordinate", and in Canadian English it's "coordinate".

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