teamwork
noun
team·work
ˈtēm-ˌwərk 
: work done by a group acting together so that each member does a part that contributes to the efficiency of the whole
the crew's smoothly coordinated teamwork
Examples of teamwork in a Sentence
They credit good teamwork for their success.
it takes teamwork to pull off a successful fund-raiser
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Examples include behaviors such as integrity, respect, responsibility, compassion, honesty, fairness, learning, teamwork, adaptability and innovation.
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Julie Kratz, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
In a locker room, cliches about teamwork and selflessness often fly around like the practice jerseys that are wadded up and tossed into massive piles atop rolling carts.
—David Aldridge, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Even so, those fundamental values espoused in the original Toontown—of teamwork, of working toward the greater good, of having fun—live on.
—J. Clara Chan, WIRED, 24 Dec. 2024
Those overachievers often began in jobs that open a door to career paths and help workers acquire a mix of vocational expertise and communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills, according to the report, which was published on Thursday.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Julie Kratz, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
In a locker room, cliches about teamwork and selflessness often fly around like the practice jerseys that are wadded up and tossed into massive piles atop rolling carts.
—David Aldridge, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Even so, those fundamental values espoused in the original Toontown—of teamwork, of working toward the greater good, of having fun—live on.
—J. Clara Chan, WIRED, 24 Dec. 2024
Those overachievers often began in jobs that open a door to career paths and help workers acquire a mix of vocational expertise and communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills, according to the report, which was published on Thursday.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Teamwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teamwork. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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teamwork
noun
team·work
ˈtēm-ˌwərk
: the work or activity of a number of persons acting together as a team
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