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

Unlike virtual reality, they teach life skills like resilience and teamwork.

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Their teamwork, Sparks says, produced “a great movie,” hitting theaters Oct.

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Where basic training stories like this usually involve a cocky or spoiled character learning a lesson about humbleness and teamwork, Cam is coming from a place of insecurity and fear.

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“It can turn those super stressful moments into real teamwork.”

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"There's lots of teamwork, which makes it more fun."

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Related Words

• harmony 
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• synergy 
• unity