cooperation

/koʊˌɑːpəˈreɪʃən/
working together for a common goal

The success of the project depended on cooperation between all team members.

The project succeeded because everyone worked together effectively.


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.

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

cooperateverb
to work together willingly
cooperativeadjective
willing to work with others

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
suffix
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