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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The clubs also foster social skills and teamwork through group activities, and boost self-esteem and confidence as children achieve running goals.
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Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
The trials are a mix of physical games and tactical challenges that variously test strength, teamwork and strategic thinking.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Emphasizing adaptability, teamwork, and purpose, RGY incorporates these principles across all aspects of its operations.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
In a 2008 interview with the New York Times, Schulman talked about how those earliest jobs taught him the importance of teamwork and also recounted a time when his work with an advocacy group for homeless teens led him to spend a night on the streets of New York alone.
—PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
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Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
The trials are a mix of physical games and tactical challenges that variously test strength, teamwork and strategic thinking.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Emphasizing adaptability, teamwork, and purpose, RGY incorporates these principles across all aspects of its operations.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
In a 2008 interview with the New York Times, Schulman talked about how those earliest jobs taught him the importance of teamwork and also recounted a time when his work with an advocacy group for homeless teens led him to spend a night on the streets of New York alone.
—PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Teamwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teamwork. Accessed 16 Oct. 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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