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
Recent Examples on the Web
Landing that whale will require teamwork: The show must first reunite its central duo, and Deborah and Ava then must work together to convince the world to give Deborah Vance her greatest star turn yet.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
In the instance of team sports, experiencing the dynamics of teamwork is an important, even essential life lesson.
—Lisa Z. Lindahl, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
There was a lot of chaos in the tented, makeshift kitchen outside the Historic Miller Caves — and a lot of teamwork, too.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024
For organizations wanting to amplify their environmental efforts, promoting stories of optimism and teamwork is vital.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2024
Amid all the ghostly mayhem are clear messages about family, belonging, teamwork, curiosity and perseverance.
—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society's executive director, Bruce Lynn, said teamwork made the discovery possible.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2024
Expect positive messages about teamwork and valuing your friends.
—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
Laser tag can have many benefits, including teamwork, cooperative play development, strategy, and exercise.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
In the instance of team sports, experiencing the dynamics of teamwork is an important, even essential life lesson.
—Lisa Z. Lindahl, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
There was a lot of chaos in the tented, makeshift kitchen outside the Historic Miller Caves — and a lot of teamwork, too.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024
For organizations wanting to amplify their environmental efforts, promoting stories of optimism and teamwork is vital.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2024
Amid all the ghostly mayhem are clear messages about family, belonging, teamwork, curiosity and perseverance.
—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society's executive director, Bruce Lynn, said teamwork made the discovery possible.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2024
Expect positive messages about teamwork and valuing your friends.
—Common Sense Media, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
Laser tag can have many benefits, including teamwork, cooperative play development, strategy, and exercise.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
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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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