coordinated / agreed
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coordinated
Designed or selected so that different elements fit well together, harmonize, or are coordinated.
Ihre Kleidung und die Accessoires waren farblich perfekt aufeinander abgestimmt.
Her clothing and accessories were perfectly color-coordinated with each other.
agreed / voted on
Decided or confirmed through a vote.
Der gemeinsam abgestimmte Vorschlag wurde dem Vorstand zur Genehmigung vorgelegt.
The jointly agreed proposal was submitted to the board for approval.
'Abgestimmt' (coordinated / agreed) is the past participle of the verb 'abstimmen' (to coordinate / to vote). The two meanings of the adjective come directly from the two main meanings of the verb: to harmonize/adjust things to each other and to decide on something by vote.
Die Teammitglieder haben ihre Aufgaben untereinander abgestimmt.
The team members coordinated their tasks with each other.
The preposition 'auf' (to/for) or the word 'aufeinander' (to/with each other) points to the meaning 'harmonized'. A political or business context with nouns like 'Vorschlag' (proposal) or 'Termin' (appointment/date) points to the meaning 'decided by a vote'.
Die Farben im Raum sind gut aufeinander abgestimmt.
The colors in the room are well coordinated with each other.
In the meaning 'harmonized' or 'coordinated', the structure 'abgestimmt auf + accusative' is often used to say what something is coordinated with or tailored to.
Das Menü ist genau auf die Wünsche der Gäste abgestimmt.
The menu is tailored exactly to the guests' wishes.
In the meaning 'decided by a vote', 'abgestimmt' (agreed / voted on) usually comes directly before a noun. Typical nouns are 'Vorschlag' (proposal), 'Antrag' (motion/application), 'Ergebnis' (result), or 'Verhalten' (behavior).
Wir müssen uns an das gemeinsam abgestimmte Vorgehen halten.
We have to stick to the jointly agreed approach.
coordinated
Both words can describe plans or measures that fit well together. “Koordiniert” emphasizes the organized coordination of processes, while “abgestimmt” focuses more on mutual agreement or agreement in content. Use “koordiniert” when implementation is the focus, and “abgestimmt” when the people involved or the content are in agreement.
Die Helfer haben ihre Pläne für die Veranstaltung gemeinsam abgestimmt.
The volunteers agreed on their plans for the event together.
Die Helfer führen ihre Aufgaben bei der Veranstaltung koordiniert aus.
The volunteers carry out their tasks in a coordinated manner at the event.
