cooperation
noun
co·op·er·a·tion
(ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for : common effort
We are asking for your full cooperation.
2
: association of persons for common benefit
established trade and economic cooperations
Examples of cooperation in a Sentence
The report cited a lack of cooperation between state and local officials.
Thank you for your cooperation.
We are asking for your full cooperation.
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Lack of coordination and cooperation could lead to a scattergun outcome.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Following the talks, where both nations agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, financial services, investment and climate issues, Reeves went home with a deal that would see Beijing investing 600 million pounds in the U.K. over the next five years.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
But on this frozen ground, at least, American military cooperation and the perception of Russia as a widening threat appeared unchanged.
—Jim Huylebroek, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also visited Europe earlier this year, advocating for closer ties and deeper cooperation.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Following the talks, where both nations agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, financial services, investment and climate issues, Reeves went home with a deal that would see Beijing investing 600 million pounds in the U.K. over the next five years.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
But on this frozen ground, at least, American military cooperation and the perception of Russia as a widening threat appeared unchanged.
—Jim Huylebroek, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also visited Europe earlier this year, advocating for closer ties and deeper cooperation.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cooperation
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooperation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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cooperation
noun
co·op·er·a·tion
kō-ˌäp-ə-ˈrā-shən
: the act or process of cooperating
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