as in coordination
the work and activity of a number of persons who individually contribute toward the efficiency of the whole it takes teamwork to pull off a successful fund-raiser

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Recent Examples of teamwork Soft skills Skills like communication, teamwork, adaptability and problem-solving are key indicators of job readiness. Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025 But Mars has prized teamwork throughout his career. Justin Curto, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2025 Perhaps trust, collaboration, and teamwork are more important at companies like NerdWallet because of its structure. Jack McCullough, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 From the importance of inclusion and teamwork, to facing challenges head on, the lessons of Generation Goonie will never get old. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teamwork

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“Teamwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teamwork. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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