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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Whether in leadership, personal relationships, coaching or teamwork, knowing when not to speak, when to pause and how to hold silence is just as vital as finding the right words.
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Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The teamwork and support shown by characters like Fishlegs, Snotlout, Tuffnut, and Ruffnut displays the value of cohesiveness in the midst of differences–a great message for young, impressionable viewers.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 12 June 2025
Sorensen’s recruitment doctrine has roots here, valuing people and teamwork skills above all else, sounding out the opinions of players over those of agents for character references.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 June 2025
The Three of Pentacles highlights teamwork, support, and building something with others.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
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Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The teamwork and support shown by characters like Fishlegs, Snotlout, Tuffnut, and Ruffnut displays the value of cohesiveness in the midst of differences–a great message for young, impressionable viewers.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 12 June 2025
Sorensen’s recruitment doctrine has roots here, valuing people and teamwork skills above all else, sounding out the opinions of players over those of agents for character references.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 9 June 2025
The Three of Pentacles highlights teamwork, support, and building something with others.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 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 30 Jun. 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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