cooperation

American  

[koh-op-uh-rey-shuhn] / koʊˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃən /

Or co-operation

noun

1. an act or instance of working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit; joint action.

2. more or less active assistance from a person, organization, etc..

   We sought the cooperation of various civic leaders.

3. willingness to cooperate.

   to indicate cooperation.

4. Economics.  the combination of persons for purposes of production, purchase, or distribution for their joint benefit.

   producers' cooperation; consumers' cooperation.

5. Sociology.  activity shared for mutual benefit.

6. Ecology.  mutually beneficial interaction among organisms living in a limited area.

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cooperation British  

/ kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃən /

noun

1. joint operation or action

2. assistance or willingness to assist

3. economics the combination of consumers, workers, farmers, etc, in activities usually embracing production, distribution, or trade

4. ecology beneficial but inessential interaction between two species in a community

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Other Word Forms

• co-operationist noun
• cooperationist noun

Etymology

Origin of cooperation

First recorded in 1620–30; from Middle French, from Late Latin cooperātiōn-, stem of cooperātiō; equivalent to cooperate + -ion

Example Sentences

European law-enforcement authorities have boosted cooperation with African countries, but failed to keep pace with rising volumes.

From The Wall Street Journal

A meeting on Monday to discuss Polish-German cooperation will include the "historic return of cultural goods looted during World War II", according to local news website Onet.pl.

From Barron's

"This strong cooperation is vital to maintaining the integrity of gaming operations and is reflected in outcomes like this," he said.

From Barron's

“If a solution is found in Ukraine, U.S. economic cooperation can be a foundation for our relationship going forward.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts said that ultimately, Israel and Syria’s new leaders still have some common ground, but Israel’s propensity for acting unilaterally makes cooperation difficult.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• aid
• assistance
• collaboration
• participation
• partnership
• service
• unity