Coordinates

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /koʊˈɔrdəˌnɪts/

Definitions of coordinates

noun a set of numbers or letters used to indicate the position of a point, line, or other geometric figure

Example Sentences

A1 The map shows the coordinates of the hidden treasure.

A2 I need to find the coordinates of the meeting place.

B1 The GPS device provides accurate coordinates for navigation.

B2 The coordinates of the crime scene were carefully recorded by the investigators.

C1 The coordinates on the map helped us pinpoint the exact location of the village.

C2 She plotted the coordinates on the graph to analyze the data more effectively.

verb to bring the different elements of a complex activity or organization into a relationship that will ensure efficiency or harmony

Example Sentences

A1 She coordinates the team meetings every week.

A2 The tour guide coordinates the group's activities during the trip.

B1 The project manager coordinates the tasks of the team members to ensure timely completion.

B2 The event planner coordinates all the logistics for the conference, including venue booking and catering.

C1 The diplomat coordinates negotiations between the two countries to reach a peaceful resolution.

C2 The CEO coordinates the company's strategic planning and oversees all operations.

Examples of coordinates in a Sentence

formal The surveyor provided the exact coordinates for the construction project.

informal Make sure you have the right coordinates before heading to the party.

slang I'll text you the coordinates to the secret spot.

figurative She carefully plotted the emotional coordinates of her characters in the novel.

Grammatical Forms of coordinates

past tense

coordinated

plural

coordinates

comparative

more coordinates

superlative

most coordinates

present tense

coordinate

future tense

will coordinate

perfect tense

have coordinated

continuous tense

is coordinating

singular

coordinate

positive degree

coordinates

infinitive

to coordinate

gerund

coordinating

participle

coordinated

Origin and Evolution of coordinates

First Known Use: 1648 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'coordinates' originated from the Latin word 'coordinatus', which is a combination of the prefix 'co-' meaning 'together' and the word 'ordinatus' meaning 'arranged'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in mathematics to refer to a set of numbers used to locate a point in space, the term 'coordinates' has evolved to also be used in various fields such as geography, navigation, and technology to denote a system of reference used to determine positions or locations.