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collaborations

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌkɑɫəbɝˈeɪʃənz// UK //kəlˌæbəɹˈeɪʃənz// col·lab·o·ra·tions

n. the act of working together with other people to create or achieve something. It can also mean the specific project or piece of work you make together.

n. the action of working with someone to produce something; also refers to the resulting product or work. Often implies a shared intellectual or creative effort.


SIMPLE

The two artists are famous for their successful collaborations.

CONTEXTUAL

The university encourages international collaborations between researchers to solve complex global problems.

COMPLEX

While individual genius is often celebrated, most significant scientific breakthroughs are the result of long-term collaborations that span multiple institutions and disciplines.

Synonyms
Usage

Countable when referring to specific projects or instances; uncountable when referring to the general concept of working together.

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