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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Charges against him were dropped as part of a cooperation agreement with the office of Dana Nessel, Michigan’s attorney general, a Democrat.
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Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Initially, 16 individuals were charged, but James Renner had his charges dropped last October after reaching a cooperation agreement with prosecutors.
—Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2024
Case status: One defendant — Renner — reached a cooperation agreement to help prosecutors in exchange for his charges being dropped.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
This engaging biography, written with Starmer’s cooperation, adds some personal details to a mostly familiar story.
—Tom Baldwin, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
As a result, Turkey has seen an increase in tourists looking for excellent hair transplant before and after outcomes, which has promoted global cooperation and cross-cultural interchange in the medical industry.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Initiating a multi-stakeholder action agenda, including the private sector, to promote cooperation at the local, national, regional and global levels.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2024
Basically, in cooperation with IDM-Film Commission Südtirol, Maso is supporting the full cycle of these shorts: developing scripts, honing the narrative structure, etc.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
India signed a series of deals with the United States last year to strengthen military cooperation.
—Sameer Yasir, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Initially, 16 individuals were charged, but James Renner had his charges dropped last October after reaching a cooperation agreement with prosecutors.
—Detroit Free Press, 24 Apr. 2024
Case status: One defendant — Renner — reached a cooperation agreement to help prosecutors in exchange for his charges being dropped.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
This engaging biography, written with Starmer’s cooperation, adds some personal details to a mostly familiar story.
—Tom Baldwin, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
As a result, Turkey has seen an increase in tourists looking for excellent hair transplant before and after outcomes, which has promoted global cooperation and cross-cultural interchange in the medical industry.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
Initiating a multi-stakeholder action agenda, including the private sector, to promote cooperation at the local, national, regional and global levels.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2024
Basically, in cooperation with IDM-Film Commission Südtirol, Maso is supporting the full cycle of these shorts: developing scripts, honing the narrative structure, etc.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Apr. 2024
India signed a series of deals with the United States last year to strengthen military cooperation.
—Sameer Yasir, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooperation. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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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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