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teamwork

American  
[teem-wurk] / ˈtimˌwɜrk /

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 British  
/ ˈtiːmˌwɜːk /

noun

  1. the cooperative work done by a team

  2. the ability to work efficiently as a team

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Etymology

Origin of teamwork

First recorded in 1820–30; team + work

Example Sentences

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Another form of teamwork is much broader and less organized.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The 53-year-old, who is from Chichester, said the skills he learnt as a scout, including resilience and teamwork, came in useful in space.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

"If I get a chance to be in a leadership role, I believe in teamwork. We can fulfil the demands made during the Gen Z protest only through teamwork."

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Sometimes it’s an economic one that requires teamwork, flexibility and shared understanding.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

He talks about teamwork and hard work and how we’re going to become a unit—a family.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

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