noun
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the cooperative work done by a team
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the ability to work efficiently as a team
Etymology
Origin of teamwork
Explanation
Winning the World Cup takes some serious teamwork or coordinated effort of each player. Break teamwork apart and you've got the definition: a team that works well together is one that's exhibiting teamwork. Teamwork is not just for sports. Business people working on a large project, a crew of pilots working to land a plane, or a naval ship full of marines all need teamwork. Each person plays their part to help achieve a larger goal. Often people refer to teamwork as a skill. When you work well in teams, you have great teamwork skills.
Vocabulary lists containing teamwork
Physical Education - Introductory
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Example Sentences
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Teamwork: For “Mufasa,” Jenkins enlisted his close-knit team of “Moonlight” collaborators, including cinematographer James Laxton, editor Joi McMillon and composer Nicholas Britell.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024
Teamwork can provide a backup supply of water, reduce maintenance costs, and allow small utilities to share these essential resources and collaborate on, rather than compete for, grant applications.
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024
You see, A.C.T. is actually an acronym standing for Action, Commitment, and Teamwork.
From Slate • Sep. 6, 2023
Teamwork across divisions may sound routine, Kennedy said, but it can be elusive in the high-pressure, large-ego world of major campaigns.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2023
“You have enough to worry about. This is unrelated to your task; you must focus on that. Let me take care of this. Teamwork, okay?”
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
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