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an coordinated
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "an coordinated" is not correct in written English.
The correct article to use before "coordinated" is "a" since "coordinated" begins with a consonant sound. Example: "We need a coordinated effort to complete the project on time."
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Exact Expressions
4 human-written examples
AN coordinated the studies.
Science
CH and AN coordinated the study.
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AN coordinated the data collection and helped to draft the manuscript.
AN coordinated the project, contributed to project design and reviewed all drafts of the manuscript All authors read, commented on and approved the final manuscript.
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
52 human-written examples
UB-A coordinated the study.
A report released Tuesday by New America agreed a coordinated plot was less likely than an isolated attacker.
News & Media
Having a coordinated ground game is still a relatively new phenomenon in Australian politics.
News & Media
Industry, meantime, has recognized the importance of a coordinated response.
News & Media
The United Nations has not given Maili Suu the priority necessary to provoke a coordinated response.
News & Media
"There will be a coordinated position negotiated among this troika," said Mr. Takashima, the Japanese spokesman.
News & Media
We have a coordinated response in place.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When referring to something that is "coordinated", use the article "a" instead of "an". For example, write "a coordinated plan" instead of "an coordinated plan".
Common error
Avoid using "an" before words that begin with a consonant sound. "Coordinated" begins with a consonant sound, so use "a" instead.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "an coordinated" is intended to function as an adjective modifying a noun. However, due to incorrect article usage, it fails to perform this function grammatically. Ludwig AI confirms its ungrammatical nature.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "an coordinated" is grammatically incorrect in English. The correct article to use before "coordinated" is "a", as "coordinated" begins with a consonant sound. As Ludwig AI confirms, using "an" in this context violates basic English grammar rules. Therefore, it's essential to use "a coordinated" or consider alternatives like "a synchronized" or "a unified" depending on the context. Avoiding this error ensures clarity and professionalism in written communication.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
a coordinated
Changes the article to "a" to match the consonant sound of "coordinated".
a synchronized
Replaces "coordinated" with "synchronized" using the correct article "a".
a unified
Replaces "coordinated" with "unified" using the correct article "a".
coordinated action
Emphasizes the action being coordinated instead of the state using the correct article "a".
synchronized effort
Uses "synchronized" instead of "coordinated" to describe an effort using the correct article "a".
unified approach
Uses "unified" instead of "coordinated" to describe an approach using the correct article "a".
integrated system
Similar concept but focuses on integration, using the correct article "an" with a different adjective.
a well-organized
Describes a high level of organization using the correct article "a".
collaborative
Describes an action done with other person using the correct article "a".
harmonious
Describes the state of being in agreement using the correct article "an".
FAQs
What is the correct way to say "an coordinated"?
The correct way to say it is "a coordinated" since "coordinated" starts with a consonant sound.
What can I say instead of "an coordinated"?
You can use alternatives like "a synchronized" or "a unified depending on the context".
Is "an coordinated" grammatically correct?
No, "an coordinated" is not grammatically correct. The correct article to use is "a" before words that start with a consonant sound.
What's the difference between "a coordinated" and "an coordinated"?
"A coordinated" is grammatically correct, while "an coordinated" is incorrect. The article "a" is used before words beginning with a consonant sound, while "an" is used before vowel sounds.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested