teamwork

[ teem-wurk ]

noun

1. cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group of persons acting together as a team or in the interests of a common cause.
2. work done with a team.

teamwork

/ ˈtiːmˌwɜːk /

noun

1. the cooperative work done by a team
2. the ability to work efficiently as a team

Word History and Origins

Origin of teamwork¹

First recorded in 1820–30; team + work

Example Sentences

They know that playing sports helps a child’s physical and mental well-being, teaches teamwork and develops social skills.

From Washington Post

My ability as an engineer and researcher to make progress on truly grand challenges hinges on extensive teamwork.

From Fortune

With title companies and lenders now allowing many virtual options, the teamwork that goes into a smooth real estate transaction is stronger than ever.

From Washington Blade

After all, when faced with a pandemic that requires social isolation, it’s a lot easier to fine-tune a jump shot than a coordinated defensive scheme that requires precise movements and teamwork.

From FiveThirtyEight

They pass, cut, float, feint, screen, shoot and dunk like the personification of teamwork in its most merciless and committed form.

From FiveThirtyEight

He turned that story into an ending about the unity and teamwork that defines America at its best.

From The Daily Beast

A view of his—that I share—is that through teamwork, so much can be achieved.

From The Daily Beast

Teamwork is needed because Yahoo is valued at about $21 billion, making it too rich for anyone to handle on their own.

From The Daily Beast

“You need trust, openness, cooperation and teamwork,” Boehner said.

From The Daily Beast

He had a staff around him that was more effective and had more teamwork.

From The Daily Beast

It had never, perhaps, come to the minds of the boys that teamwork was a term that could be applied to work as well as to play.

From Project Gutenberg

This is what is called the fine spirit of teamwork by which things get done, both in private and public enterprise.

From Project Gutenberg

Good teamwork assures two states of mind in the individual which are most helpful for efficient work.

From Project Gutenberg

Teamwork is of course intimately connected with leadership; and will be frequently mentioned in discussing the latter.

From Project Gutenberg

You see them developing the spirit of discipline you have hoped for, and the co-operation in that teamwork which means so much.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• harmony
• partnership
• synergy
• unity