1640s, "of the same order," from Medieval Latin coordinatus, past participle of coordinare "to set in order, arrange" (see coordination). Meaning "involving coordination" is from 1769. Related: Coordinance.
coordinate (n.)
1823, in the mathematical sense, especially with reference to the system invented by Descartes; from coordinate (adj.). Hence, coordinates as a means of determining a location on the earth's surface (especially for aircraft), attested by 1960.
coordinate (v.)
1660s, "to place in the same rank," from Latin coordinare (see coordination). Meaning "to arrange in proper position" (transitive) is from 1847; that of "to work together in order" (intransitive) is from 1863. Related: Coordinated; coordinating.
雙語例句
1. They appointed a new manager to coordinate the work of the team.
為協調這個隊的工作，他們任用了一位新經理。
來自《權威詞典》
2. You must coordinate what you said with what you did.
你必須使你的言行一致.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. The army, navy and air forces are coordinate armed services.