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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Hours earlier, Iran's government also approved legislation to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, a move that will stymie efforts to assess the damage from U.S. airstrikes and monitor uranium enrichment.
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 26 June 2025
In a vote underscoring the tough path ahead, its parliament agreed to fast-track a proposal that would effectively stop the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. watchdog that has monitored the program for years.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 26 June 2025
Earlier this year, Miami-Dade approved a formal cooperation agreement with ICE for the county jail system.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
The documentary is produced with the full cooperation of the Shari Lewis estate, through her daughter Mallory, who shares in her mother’s legacy performing with Lamb Chop regularly across the U.S.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 June 2025
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 26 June 2025
In a vote underscoring the tough path ahead, its parliament agreed to fast-track a proposal that would effectively stop the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. watchdog that has monitored the program for years.
—Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 26 June 2025
Earlier this year, Miami-Dade approved a formal cooperation agreement with ICE for the county jail system.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
The documentary is produced with the full cooperation of the Shari Lewis estate, through her daughter Mallory, who shares in her mother’s legacy performing with Lamb Chop regularly across the U.S.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 June 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 30 Jun. 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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