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.

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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

"You're able to learn teamwork and communication, work ethic, and just trying different things out. I think it's such a valuable experience that students have available. We have such good faculty research labs."

From Science Daily

Players instead rely on solving puzzles, outsmarting systems, overcoming obstacles, teamwork and athleticism.

From BBC

They were quizzed about such topics as teamwork and corporate culture.

From Los Angeles Times

“We believe every girl deserves the opportunity to build teamwork, leadership, and belonging through sports.”

From Los Angeles Times

But they’re really in school to learn about teamwork, patience, discipline and whatever else separates the mature from the immature.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• harmony
• partnership
• synergy
• unity