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

Coaches today agree: Individual skill levels have never been higher, but it’s come at the cost of understanding coherent teamwork, the stuff that is achieved via sacrifice and submitting to the group.

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But the teamwork of the performers honors the messy yet undeniably effective cooperation of Alice and her freedom fighters — women who changed the world by not staying silent in their prescribed place.

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We watch some of the nearby crowd form a human pyramid on top of a Spinosaurus, with unfettered teamwork that would’ve made even the best gymnasts jealous.

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In Monday's update, head Mr Allington said the school had received feedback from parents who said songs - such as 10-week UK number one single Golden - had helped their children learn about teamwork, courage and kindness.

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He noted that detecting planets like GJ 251 c depends not only on sophisticated equipment but also on complex analysis and international teamwork.

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