cooperation

noun

co·​op·​er·​a·​tion (ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce cooperation (audio)
1
: the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for : common effort
We are asking for your full cooperation.
2
: association of persons for common benefit
established trade and economic cooperations

Examples of cooperation in a Sentence

The report cited a lack of cooperation between state and local officials. Thank you for your cooperation. We are asking for your full cooperation.
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Successful public health measures rely on cooperation. Edna Bonhomme, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025 Even without the option of outright purchase, the U.S. will likely continue seeking closer cooperation on mineral extraction and security arrangements. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 Goodyear reached a cooperation agreement with Elliott, which FactSet reports retains a roughly 9% stake in the company, that included adding three directors to its board. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025 The State didn't offer her a single thing, no agreement to dismiss her charges, no cooperation agreement, no nudge nudge, wink wink — none of it. Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cooperation

Word History

Etymology

see cooperate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cooperation was in the 15th century

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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooperation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

cooperation

noun
co·​op·​er·​a·​tion kō-ˌäp-ə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce cooperation (audio)
: the act or process of cooperating

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