cooperation
noun
co·op·er·a·tion
(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for : common effort
We are asking for your full cooperation.
2
: association of persons for common benefit
established trade and economic cooperations
Examples of cooperation in a Sentence
The report cited a lack of cooperation between state and local officials.
Thank you for your cooperation.
We are asking for your full cooperation.
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Rivera testified at Donna Adelson’s trial about his cooperation with investigators which got him a more lenient sentence.
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Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Political cooperation across all eight Arctic states was suspended in 2022, although some scientific collaboration and virtual meetings are now happening, the council says.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The idea was to boost China’s economic and trade partnerships in the process, with the BRI billed as a mutually beneficial vehicle for development, foreign direct investment, economic growth and cooperation.
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At the time, Bowyer was confident that his punishment would be significantly less severe, possibly only house arrest, given his cooperation with the government’s case against Resorts World.
—David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Political cooperation across all eight Arctic states was suspended in 2022, although some scientific collaboration and virtual meetings are now happening, the council says.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
The idea was to boost China’s economic and trade partnerships in the process, with the BRI billed as a mutually beneficial vehicle for development, foreign direct investment, economic growth and cooperation.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
At the time, Bowyer was confident that his punishment would be significantly less severe, possibly only house arrest, given his cooperation with the government’s case against Resorts World.
—David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cooperation
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooperation. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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cooperation
noun
co·op·er·a·tion
kō-ˌäp-ə-ˈrā-shən
: the act or process of cooperating
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