cooperation
English meaning: Cooperation
Definition
(usually uncountable) The act of cooperating.
Example
“The project succeeded thanks to close cooperation between the two teams.”
Another example: “Thank you for your cooperation during the security check.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Noun for the act of working together toward a shared goal ('international cooperation', 'with your cooperation'). Common in diplomacy, business and everyday requests. Usually uncountable; positive connotation. Note British spelling sometimes 'co-operation'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin cooperatio, from cooperari 'to work together', from co- plus operari 'to work', dating to the 15th century.
Synonyms
Antonyms / Opposites
- competition
- rivalry
- conflict
Related Words
- apec
- bilateral
- agreements
- coordination
- agreement
- mutual
- nato
- cooperative
- integration
- agencies
Common Collocations
- international cooperation
- close cooperation
- economic cooperation
- mutual cooperation
- in cooperation with
- your cooperation
Word Forms
cooperate (v); cooperation (n); cooperative (adj)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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- English
- Script
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