cooperation
/koʊˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/noun★Intermediate— working together for a common goal
general
The act of working together with others to achieve a shared objective
International cooperation is essential for addressing global climate change.
Countries must work together to solve environmental problems.
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Often used in contexts where teamwork or collaboration is emphasized.
Collocations
international cooperationcollaboration between countrieslack of cooperationfailure to work togethercooperation agreementformal arrangement to work together
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'cooperation' in formal settings (e.g., business, diplomacy). For casual contexts, 'teamwork' or 'collaboration' may be more natural.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Redundancy
Do not use 'cooperation and collaboration' together—they mean the same thing.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'cooperari' (to work together) + '-tion' (noun suffix)
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in business, diplomacy, and social contexts to describe joint efforts.
Word Breakdown
co-
together
prefix-oper
work
root-ation
action or state
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