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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The investigation began after suspicious financial transactions were flagged and expanded through cooperation with Dutch authorities and other EU countries, coordinated through the EU judicial agency Eurojust.
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CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Wang added that each country approaches nuclear waste management differently, and the Beishan project is designed to serve as a global platform for cooperation, enabling the exchange of international best practices while contributing China’s own research and experience.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
The days are represented by a candle and focus on topics like unity, purpose, creativity, and cooperation.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
The court called on countries to engage in global cooperation to counter climate change and said states must regulate private actors that may interfere with such obligations.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 Dec. 2025
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CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Wang added that each country approaches nuclear waste management differently, and the Beishan project is designed to serve as a global platform for cooperation, enabling the exchange of international best practices while contributing China’s own research and experience.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
The days are represented by a candle and focus on topics like unity, purpose, creativity, and cooperation.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
The court called on countries to engage in global cooperation to counter climate change and said states must regulate private actors that may interfere with such obligations.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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