collaboration

noun

Definition of collaborationnext
1
as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) a documentary film on the battle that was produced in collaboration with a society of historical reenactors

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2
as in coordination
the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole our collaboration produced a better result than any of us could have achieved alone

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaboration
  1. partnership
  2. coordination
  3. cooperation
  4. relationship
  5. association
  6. affiliation
  7. connection
Noun
  • The random, sudden change-ups make Muncie’s investigation, often in partnership with a friendly FBI agent (John Ortiz), feel devoid of stakes.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Hard Rock Casino in partnership with the City of Gary has proposed a convention center next to its existing casino in Gary.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of partnership
Noun
  • Sensory Engagement: The motion of the bike stimulates sensory systems, aiding in coordination and helping children explore movement.
    Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Other times, the coordination between the two countries has a more positive shape.
    Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of coordination
Noun
  • Transparency, accountability, and international cooperation are critical to preventing AI's misuse in ways that could endanger humanity itself.
    Max (Chong) Li, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Establishing ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia is viewed as the crown jewel of diplomatic efforts to reshape the Middle East, that would end isolation of Israel among Sunni-Muslim countries and deepen cooperation of a security group intent on pushing back against Iran.
    Laura Kelly, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of cooperation
Noun
  • If his fate is indeed tied to his relationship with Trump, Ishiba may be off to a rocky start.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Lucas is the longest-serving GOP lawmaker on the committee, touting his three decades in the House, while Huizenga has campaigned on his relationship with Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), who is expected to become chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs next year.
    Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of relationship
Noun
  • The trait has a strong association with physical health, which underscores its practical benefits.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Recently, the association also opened a scholarship fund.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of association
Noun
  • The Butte County sheriff described the gunman as a homeless, mentally ill man with a long criminal record who targeted the school due to its affiliation with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
    Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • According to Honea, investigators believe the school was targeted because of its religious affiliation with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
    Nicole Acosta, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of affiliation
Noun
  • The latest Meetup Measurement Report showed that the number one reason people use the platform is to find meaningful connections in person, a 50 percent rise over previous years.
    Rachel Botsman, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Here is everything to know about Higgins' career and his connection to One Direction. Westlife Before taking over as the bodyguard for One Direction, Higgins, 51, looked after the boys from Westlife -- an Irish boyband that were popular during the early aughts.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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