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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What applies to hard skills like foreign languages or general knowledge also applies equally to soft skills like communication skills or teamwork.
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Zootopia 2 blends fun characters and silly moments with deeper messages about trust, teamwork, and being true to yourself.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 25 Nov. 2025
Success relies on teamwork, timing, and communication.
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This type of collaboration involved a level of trust and teamwork that other bands didn’t require.
—Brian Halligan, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
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Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2025
Zootopia 2 blends fun characters and silly moments with deeper messages about trust, teamwork, and being true to yourself.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 25 Nov. 2025
Success relies on teamwork, timing, and communication.
—Shirley Halperin, VIBE.com, 25 Nov. 2025
This type of collaboration involved a level of trust and teamwork that other bands didn’t require.
—Brian Halligan, Fortune, 25 Nov. 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 1 Dec. 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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