teamwork
noun
team·work
ˈtēm-ˌwərk 
: work done by a group acting together so that each member does a part that contributes to the efficiency of the whole
the crew's smoothly coordinated teamwork
Examples of teamwork in a Sentence
They credit good teamwork for their success.
it takes teamwork to pull off a successful fund-raiser
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Gracious professionalism is an ethos centered on innovation, teamwork and respect.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Participating in sports is about learning the values of teamwork, dedication, and perseverance.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Sounds like the makings of a joke, but when the waters start to rise, this simple, wordless tale deepens into a warm-blooded epic about teamwork and survival.
—Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2025
Some complimented the group’s teamwork and quick action.
—Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Participating in sports is about learning the values of teamwork, dedication, and perseverance.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Sounds like the makings of a joke, but when the waters start to rise, this simple, wordless tale deepens into a warm-blooded epic about teamwork and survival.
—Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2025
Some complimented the group’s teamwork and quick action.
—Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for teamwork
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“Teamwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teamwork. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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teamwork
noun
team·work
ˈtēm-ˌwərk
: the work or activity of a number of persons acting together as a team
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