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partnership
/ˈpɑːrt.nər.ʃɪp/
collaborative relationship
The two companies formed a partnership to develop renewable energy solutions.
The companies worked together to create new energy technologies.
Business
formal
A formal arrangement between two or more parties to manage and operate a business together.
They signed a partnership agreement to share resources and profits.
The contract outlined their joint responsibilities and revenue distribution.
The university's partnership with the tech company led to new research opportunities.
Collaboration between the academic and corporate sectors enhanced innovation.
Often used in legal, business, or organizational contexts to describe shared goals and mutual benefits.
general
A close, cooperative relationship between people or groups.
Their partnership in the charity event raised over $10,000.
Working together, they achieved a significant fundraising goal.
The partnership between the mentor and mentee lasted for years.
The experienced professional guided the newcomer through career challenges.
Can describe personal, professional, or social collaborations.
Collocations
business partnershipa collaboration between companiespartnership agreementa legal contract outlining terms of collaborationstrategic partnershipa long-term alliance for mutual benefitform a partnershipto establish a collaborative relationship
Pro Tip
Use 'partnership' for mutual benefit
This word implies that all parties involved gain something from the collaboration. Avoid using it for one-sided relationships.
Gold Rule
Avoid redundancy
Do not say 'partnership collaboration'—'partnership' already implies collaboration. Use 'partnership' alone.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'partenership', derived from 'partner' (from Old English 'part' meaning 'part' or 'portion') + '-ship' (suffix denoting state or condition). The term evolved to describe shared roles in business and social contexts.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. In business, it often implies a legal or contractual arrangement, while in personal contexts, it may simply describe teamwork.
Word Breakdown
partner
a person or entity sharing in an activity or enterprise
root-ship
state or condition of being
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