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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For instance, a leader might share the story of how a team rallied to meet a tight deadline, highlighting the determination and teamwork that led to success.
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Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Their parenting took communication, teamwork and care.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
These companies argue that certain tasks, especially those requiring teamwork or brainstorming, are better suited for face-to-face interactions.
—Carine Harb, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
These qualities are role modeled by students in the sixth form, who exhibit responsibility, teamwork and empathy.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Their parenting took communication, teamwork and care.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
These companies argue that certain tasks, especially those requiring teamwork or brainstorming, are better suited for face-to-face interactions.
—Carine Harb, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
These qualities are role modeled by students in the sixth form, who exhibit responsibility, teamwork and empathy.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for teamwork
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“Teamwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teamwork. Accessed 20 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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