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teamwork

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtimˌwɝk// UK //tˈiːmwɜːk// team·work

n. the effort of a group of people working together to reach a goal. You use this when everyone helps each other to finish a task.

n. the collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.


SIMPLE

Good teamwork helped us finish the project on time.

CONTEXTUAL

The success of the surgical procedure depended on the seamless teamwork between the doctors, nurses, and technicians.

COMPLEX

While individual brilliance is often celebrated, most organizational breakthroughs are the result of sustained teamwork where diverse skill sets are integrated toward a singular objective.

Origin

From team + work. Compare West Frisian teamwurk (“teamwork”).

Usage

Typically functions as an uncountable noun; often paired with adjectives like 'effective', 'seamless', or 'collaborative'.

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