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 Three of Pentacles highlights teamwork, support, and building something with others.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
The activities are sorted into six categories, all designed to teach different social skills, including teamwork, empathy, trust, communication, problem solving, and listening.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 30 Apr. 2025
To that point about acting and moving as a pack, how has your teamwork grown over the past couple of years?
—Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
The Cornerstone Of Business Success While innovation often takes center stage, teamwork is the engine that drives success in competitive business environments.
—Dan Mantz, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
The activities are sorted into six categories, all designed to teach different social skills, including teamwork, empathy, trust, communication, problem solving, and listening.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 30 Apr. 2025
To that point about acting and moving as a pack, how has your teamwork grown over the past couple of years?
—Kristine Kwak, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
The Cornerstone Of Business Success While innovation often takes center stage, teamwork is the engine that drives success in competitive business environments.
—Dan Mantz, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 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 May. 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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