Synergie
/zʏnɛʁˈɡiː/noun★Intermediate
formal
The combined effect of multiple elements working together that is greater than the sum of their individual effects.
Durch die Synergie der verschiedenen Abteilungen konnte das Unternehmen seine Effizienz steigern.
Thanks to the synergy of the various departments, the company was able to increase its efficiency.
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Often used in business and organizational contexts to describe the benefits of collaboration.
Collocations
Synergieeffektsynergy effectSynergien nutzento leverage synergies
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Business Context
Synergie is frequently used in corporate settings to describe how combining resources or teams can lead to better results.
📖Word Origin
From Greek 'synergos' (working together) via French 'synergie'.
📝Usage Notes
Common in business and management contexts to describe the positive outcomes of collaboration.
Word Breakdown
syn-
together
prefix-ergie
work, energy
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