coordinates
koʊˈɔːrdɪnəts
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Definition of coordinates - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
geographynumbers that show a place on a map
  • The coordinates help us find the treasure.
2.
mathematicsTECH.numbers that specify a position in spaceTECH.
  • The coordinates of the point are (3, 4).
location position
3.
fashionRareclothes designed to be worn togetherRare
  • She bought coordinates for the summer party.
ensemble outfit
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Images of coordinates

  • coordinates: clothes designed to be worn together
    clothes designed to be worn together

Expressions with coordinates

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numbers or symbols that show an exact position on a map
Type the map coordinates into the GPS to find the campsite.
coordinates in a system with perpendicular axes
The point is located using rectangular coordinates.
way to locate points in 3D space
Cylindrical coordinates are used in calculus problems.
method for locating points using length from origin and direction
Plot the curve using polar coordinates instead of x and y.
system of coordinates for defining positions in three-dimensional space
The position of the star was calculated using spherical coordinates..

Origin of coordinates

Latin, co- (together) + ordinare (arrange) + -ate (verb suffix)

Terms with coordinates included in their meaning

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profession
job role that designs and coordinates long-term company strategies
mathematics
of or involving the use of coordinates
job role
person who leads engineers and coordinates their technical projects and work
coordinating body
group that represents or coordinates smaller groups
facilitator
person who facilitates or coordinates events or shows
mathematics
coordinates of a point in a plane or space
technology
electronic unit that manages and coordinates the actions of connected components
GPS
use GPS to provide map coordinates

Examples of coordinates in a sentence

  • The pilot checked the coordinates before landing.
  • Astronomers use coordinates to map stars.
  • The GPS device displays your current coordinates.
  • The boutique offers coordinates for every season.
  • Her wardrobe is full of stylish coordinates.

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  1. French:coordonnées, position, ...
  2. German:Koordinaten, Kombinationen, ...
  3. Italian:coordinate, completi coordinati, ...
  4. Spanish:coordenadas, conjuntos coordinados, ...
  5. Portuguese:coordenadas, coordenados, ...
  6. Chinese:坐标, 坐标值, ...
  7. Japanese:座標, 位置座標, ...
  8. Arabic:إِحْدَاثِيَّات, طَقْم, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוֹאוֹרְדִינָטוֹת, סֵט תּוֹאַם, ...
  10. Russian:координаты, пространственные координаты, ...
  11. Ukrainian:координати, комплект, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्देशांक, स्थानांक, ...
coordinate
koʊˈɔrdənət

Definition of coordinate - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
fashionUSmatching clothesUS
  • She wore coordinates for the party.
ensemble outfit set
2.
mathematicsTECH.one of a set of numbers used to locate a pointTECH.
  • The map uses Cartesian coordinates to pinpoint locations..
location point
3.
equivalenceDatedperson or thing equal in rank or typeDated
  • He is my coordinate in the project.
counterpart equal peer

Verb

1.
organizationtr.make people or things work together smoothlytr.
  • They coordinate to finish the project on time.
integrate orchestrate synchronize
2.
fashiontr.match objects, especially clothestr.
  • He coordinated his tie with his shirt.
align harmonize synchronize
3.
chemistryintr.TECH.form a bond where one atom donates both bonding electronsintr.TECH.
  • The atoms coordinated to form a stable molecule.
chelate complex

Adjective

1.
equal rankof equal importance, rank, or degree
  • The two managers hold coordinate positions in the company.
equal equivalent
2.
mathematicsTECH.of or involving the use of coordinatesTECH.
  • The coordinate system helps in mapping the area.
aligned parallel
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Expressions with coordinate

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organize items by color
He decided to color coordinate his bookshelf.
organize items by color
He decided to colour coordinate his bookshelf.
coordinates of a point in a plane or space
The Cartesian coordinate of the point is (3, 4).
system using perpendicular lines to locate points
The Cartesian coordinate system helps in plotting graphs.
system for showing positions in space using numbers
The coordinate system helps locate points on a map.
fixed reference line in a coordinate system
The coordinate axis helps in plotting graphs.

Origin of coordinate

Latin, co- (together) + ordinare (to arrange)

Examples of coordinate in a sentence

  • He bought new coordinates for the summer collection.
  • Each coordinate was plotted on the graph.
  • The GPS device displayed the exact coordinate.
  • She is considered a coordinate in the new committee.
  • The two companies are coordinates in the industry.
  • Please coordinate the volunteers for Saturday's event.

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  1. French:ensemble coordonné, coordonner, ...
  2. German:Kombinationen, koordinieren, ...
  3. Italian:abiti coordinati, coordinare, ...
  4. Spanish:conjunto, coordinar, ...
  5. Portuguese:coordenados, coordenar, ...
  6. Chinese:套装, 协调, ...
  7. Japanese:コーディネート, 調整する, ...
  8. Arabic:مَلَابِس مُتَنَاسِقَة, نَسَّقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַעֲרֶכֶת בְּגָדִים תּוֹאֶמֶת, לְתַאֵם, ...
  10. Russian:гарнитур, координировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:комплект, координувати, ...
  12. Hindi:मेल खाते कपड़े, संगठित करना, ...
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