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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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"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

If a bot can synthesize everyone’s work into a single voice, then people can avoid the hardest part of teamwork, which isn’t writing.

From The Wall Street Journal

“What began as a heartbreaking act of abandonment has turned into a powerful example of compassion, teamwork, and community partnership,” the department said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From MarketWatch

But their teamwork and shared love of British decor make the home feel sentimental and reflect their long history together living on both the East and West Coasts.

From Los Angeles Times