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In chemistry, a coordination compound refers usually to metal complexes of various kinds. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 150 languages. ... Chemistry (from Greek χημεία khemeia[1] meaning alchemy) is the science of matter at the atomic to molecular scale, dealing primarily with collections of atoms, such as molecules, crystals, and metals. ... Synthesis of copper(II)-tetraphenylporphine, a metal complex, from tetraphenylporphine and copper(II) acetate monohydrate. ...

It can be used in politics, for coherent action of different public Administrations in the same country (i.e. between an State and a Federal Administration). Look up Administration in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A state is a set of institutions that possess the authority to make the rules that govern the people in one or more societies, having internal and external sovereignty over a definite territory. ... Look up Administration in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Another concise and clear general definition is from (Malone and Crowston, 1991): "Coordination is the act of managing interdependencies between activities."

See coordination game for coordination in game theory. See Coordination in Topology and Space. See Coordination in Science of networks. See Coordination in Petri net. See Coordination in Motion. See Coordination in Human Motion. See Coordination in Robot Motion. See Coordination in Chemistry (Coordination chemistry). See Coordination in Economics (Econophysics). See Coordination in Politics. In game theory, the Nash equilibrium (named after John Nash) is a kind of optimal strategy for games involving two or more players, whereby the players reach an outcome to mutual advantage. ... Game theory is a branch of applied mathematics and economics that studies situations where players choose different actions in an attempt to maximize their returns. ... A Möbius strip, a surface with only one side and one edge; such shapes are an object of study in topology. ... Space has been an interest for philosophers and scientists for much of human history. ... Network theory or diktyology is a subject within applied mathematics and physics, with the same general subject matter as graph theory. ... A Petri net is a mathematical representation of discrete distributed systems. ... In physics, motion means a change in the position of a body with respect to time, as measured by a particular observer in a particular frame of reference. ... Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement. ... Motion planning is a term used in robotics for the process of detailing a task into atomic robotic motions. ... complex In chemistry, a complex is a structure composed of a central metal atom or ion, generally a cation, surrounded by a number of negatively charged ions or neutral molecules possessing lone pairs. ... Face-to-face trading interactions among on the New York Stock Exchange trading floor Economics, as a social science, studies the production, distribution, and consumption of commodities. ... Econophysics is an interdisciplinary research field, applying theories and methods originally developed by physicists in order to solve problems in Economics, usually those including uncertainties or stochastic elements and nonlinear dynamics. ... Politics is the process by which groups make decisions. ...

Suggested reading

• Malone, T. W. and Crowston, K. (1991). Toward an interdisciplinary study of coordination. Center for Coordination Science, MIT.
• Bissoli, Alessio (2006-2007). The CoOrdination: introduction to the coOrdination principles & exploration of motion theories. Star+K press edition.