collaboration

noun

Definition of collaborationnext
1
as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) a documentary film on the battle that was produced in collaboration with a society of historical reenactors

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2
as in coordination
the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole our collaboration produced a better result than any of us could have achieved alone

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaboration
  1. partnership
  2. coordination
  3. cooperation
  4. relationship
  5. association
  6. affiliation
  7. connection
Noun
  • Society Pass continues to focus on expanding its e-commerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia through acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • On foreign policy, Yoon — who has worked closely with Washington and Tokyo to solidify security cooperation in the face of North Korean threats — expressed optimism that the three-way partnership will continue to expand under Trump’s government.
    Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of partnership
Noun
  • But follow-through is crucial and coordination (especially with the NYPD) a must; in classic New York City government fashion, both are obviously missing.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The coordination is crucial since the NRAO operates the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia, which is home to the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of coordination
Noun
  • In Biden’s tenure, U.S. adversaries have grown increasingly brazen in their provocations and ramped up cooperation with each other.
    Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
  • These group dynamics and cooperation efforts are part of what makes meerkats so intelligent.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of cooperation
Noun
  • The company continues to focus on expanding its Ibotta Performance Network and maintaining relationships with key partners such as Walmart, Dollar General, and Family Dollar.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Tonight: Explore! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★ Today the Moon is opposite your sign, which will turn your attention to your closest relationships.
    Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of relationship
Noun
  • Former presidents of the American Bar Association and other state and local bar associations published an open letter condemning election lawsuits brought forth in swing states across the country.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Well, that this gradual reduction in time spent near the boats means sharks most likely do not form long-term associations with these vessels.
    Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of association
Noun
  • DiSalvo clarified that her challenges were independent of her affiliation with the group.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This support comes despite nearly even political affiliation among small business owners: 35% identify as Republican, 30% as Democrat, and 33% as Independent.
    Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of affiliation
Noun
  • Service: As Good as Verizon During testing, connections to the MobileX service in New York City were strong and fast.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • By killing Victor, Oz rids himself of all meaningful connections to his past, fortifying his ascension to Gotham kingpin in solitude.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of connection
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