A word that means 'everything lined up perfectly'
I'm looking for a word that means everything went just right, or lined up perfectly. I mean this more in the sense of 'happened very efficiently,' such as an assembly line (be it in a factory, kitchen, etc) that is well timed, well thought out, and effective. Could even be used to describe a well staged dance number.
Is there a word for this particular thing? Also, Synergy is not the word I'm looking for. Tech startups have ruined that word for me. :(
Solution 1:
Single word:
groove, noun \ˈgrüv\ -MW
- a state in which you are able to do something well and easily especially because you are doing it often
Idioms:
like clockwork -TFD
- without problems. Most of the performance went like clockwork, but there were a few little things that weren't perfect.
well-oiled machine -Macmillan
- a well-oiled system, project, or company operates without problems. Each of these can also be referred to as a well-oiled machine.
Running like a well-oiled machine; everyone in their groove, the performance went like clockwork.
Solution 2:
Well-choreographed could work for your purposes.
A definition of choreograph from FreeDictionary.com:
To plan out or oversee the movement, development, or details of; orchestrate: aides who choreographed the candidate's tour.
Well-choreographed implies that the work/event/process was planned carefully and even rehearsed, and then it went according to plan.
The term can, of course, be used for a well-staged dance number. But here are a couple of non-stage-related examples from Wordnik:
Saleh's speech Thursday was broadcast live on Yemeni television and included scenes of well-choreographed support.
The IPO is well-choreographed to succeed, with a high-profile company with top-notch assets run by a successful executive.
Solution 3:
Try "jibe". Some people who don't hear too well substitute "jive" when attempting to communicate this idea.
jibe2
[no object] North American informal
Be in accord; agree:
the verdict does not jibe with the medical evidence[ODO]
Solution 4:
Flawless and seamless are similar terms, but I'd imagine you'd need an action, like flawless execution.
If you wanted to get really archaic, you could say ne plus ultra:
ne plus ultra (n):
- the highest, ultimate point of achievement which can be reached; perfection
- the highest possible state, degree, or condition of quality; nothing better
Solution 5:
precision
noun
- The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate