collaboration

noun

Definition of collaborationnext
1
as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) a documentary film on the battle that was produced in collaboration with a society of historical reenactors

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2
as in coordination
the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole our collaboration produced a better result than any of us could have achieved alone

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collaboration
  1. partnership
  2. coordination
  3. cooperation
  4. relationship
  5. association
  6. affiliation
  7. connection
Noun
  • According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the production team worked in close partnership with the Sinatra and Davis estates in order to ensure a faithful representation of the late stars.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Although some investors were impressed by C3.ai’s partnership with Microsoft, Cramer wondered if the move will actually end up hurting profitability.
    Julie Coleman, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of partnership
Noun
  • Experts from that world harbor concerns that Gabbard could hinder the long-standing tradition of unreserved intelligence coordination, if confirmed.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Carroll’s commissioners have therein adopted a resolution to invoke coordination, a process under federal law whereby a local government, objecting to projects like MPRP, can seek to meet with the federal government to express opposition, find answers and address local concerns.
    Joe Vigliotti, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of coordination
Noun
  • The document includes four broad recommendations to address the rising threats posed by cooperation between China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Other Republican state measures seek to boost cooperation between local law officers and federal immigration officials.
    David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of cooperation
Noun
  • If his fate is indeed tied to his relationship with Trump, Ishiba may be off to a rocky start.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Herzog spoke with Musk at the request of hostage family members, who believed the world’s wealthiest person would be able to help secure a deal because of his relationship with Trump, CNN reported.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of relationship
Noun
  • Tensions are running high — a recent homeowners association meeting devolved into shouting and the police had to be called to calm things down.
    Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Studies published in 1999, 2002 and 2019, among others ‒ including hundreds of thousands of children, some of whom received the MMR vaccine and some of whom didn't ‒ found no association between vaccination and the development of autism.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of association
Noun
  • The Butte County sheriff described the gunman as a homeless, mentally ill man with a long criminal record who targeted the school due to its affiliation with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
    Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • According to Honea, investigators believe the school was targeted because of its religious affiliation with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
    Nicole Acosta, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of affiliation
Noun
  • The sergeant, Rayna Madho, 41, was arrested by police in Nassau County in connection to two thefts from the store in Valley Stream, one on Dec. 7 and an earlier incident on Nov. 24.
    Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Consistency and connection should be a big part of self-care.
    Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of connection
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