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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Apply when sending recognition or setting a tone for teamwork.
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Gamini Hewawasam, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The team’s four wins showcased skill, teamwork, and unwavering determination from both the defensive and offensive players.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
Competitive sports can be an ideal training ground for business — and vice-versa — offering lessons in teamwork, discipline, endurance and nimble thinking, according to a clutch of high-achieving female business professionals in London.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
This aligns with the U.S. Department of Labor's findings that emotional intelligence at work, such as teamwork, communication, critical thinking and professionalism, are now essential and precisely the areas where artificial intelligence falls short.
—Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Gamini Hewawasam, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The team’s four wins showcased skill, teamwork, and unwavering determination from both the defensive and offensive players.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
Competitive sports can be an ideal training ground for business — and vice-versa — offering lessons in teamwork, discipline, endurance and nimble thinking, according to a clutch of high-achieving female business professionals in London.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
This aligns with the U.S. Department of Labor's findings that emotional intelligence at work, such as teamwork, communication, critical thinking and professionalism, are now essential and precisely the areas where artificial intelligence falls short.
—Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 11 July 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 31 Jul. 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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