cooperation
kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃən
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Definition of cooperation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
joint effortact of working together towards a common goal
  • Their cooperation was essential for the project's success..
collaboration partnership
2.
economic collaborationTECH.the practice of working together in economic activitiesTECH.
  • Farmers' cooperation improved the harvest.
collaboration partnership
3.
ecological interactionTECH.interaction between species that is beneficial but not essentialTECH.
  • The cooperation between the birds and trees is fascinating.
collaboration synergy
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Expressions with cooperation

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formal contract where two or more sides promise to work together
The two universities signed a cooperation agreement to share research facilities.
working together with someone or something
The project was completed in cooperation with several local organizations.
stronger way of working together between organizations or countries
The treaty introduced enhanced cooperation between the two neighboring states.
collaboration between countries to handle court cases and criminal investigations
International judicial cooperation helped track the suspect across three continents.
joint work between groups when carrying out practical tasks or activities
The two agencies improved operational cooperation to respond faster to emergencies.
joint work between border tax authorities to control goods and ease trade
The treaty strengthened customs cooperation between neighboring countries to combat smuggling.

Origin of cooperation

Latin, cooperatio (working together)

Terms with cooperation included in their meaning

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UNacr.
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international organization for peace and cooperation
cooperation
form a group in response to a challenge
cooperation
willingness to help and support the community
positive interaction
connection with mutual goodwill and cooperation
cooperation
working together with a shared goal
cooperative group
group with close cooperation
cooperation
activity requiring group collaboration
cooperation
contribute my proper part in shared work or responsibility

Examples of cooperation in a sentence

  • The cooperation between departments improved efficiency.
  • International cooperation led to a successful trade agreement.
  • The cooperation between companies boosted the local economy.
  • Cooperation between bees and flowers aids pollination.
  • The cooperation of ants and aphids benefits both species.

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  1. French:coopération, collaboration économique, ...
  2. German:Zusammenarbeit, ...
  3. Italian:collaborazione, ...
  4. Spanish:cooperación, cooperativa, ...
  5. Portuguese:colaboração, parceria, ...
  6. Chinese:合作, 合伙, ...
  7. Japanese:協力, 協同, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعَاوُن, تَعَاوُن اقْتِصَادِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁתּוּף פְּעֻלָּה, קוֹאוֹפֶּרַצְיָה, ...
  10. Russian:сотрудничество, кооперация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:співпраця, кооперація, ...
  12. Hindi:सहयोग, सहकारिता, ...
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