partnership
noun
part·ner·ship
ˈpärt-nər-ˌship 
also ˈpärd-
1
: the state of being a partner : participation
scientists working in partnership with each other
2
a
: a legal relation existing between two or more persons contractually associated as joint principals in a business
began a legal partnership with his uncle
b
: the persons joined together in a partnership
the partnership computes its net income … in a manner similar to that of an individual—
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: a relationship resembling a legal partnership and usually involving close cooperation between parties having specified and joint rights and responsibilities
The band has maintained a successful partnership for 10 years.
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Examples of partnership in a Sentence
two people joined in partnership
scientists working in partnership with each other
The company is developing a new car in partnership with leading auto manufacturers in Japan.
Their marriage is a partnership that has remained strong despite family illness.
The singing duo has maintained a successful partnership for 20 years.
a notable partnership between two experienced scientists in the field
He joined the partnership last year.
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Russia has also invested in combat robots, utilizing AI to modernize its military technology in partnership with China, developing UGVs such as the Uran-9, a robot tank, Platform-M, a rocket strike system, and the Soratnik, a seven-ton drone tank.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The second capsule, also sustainably minded, included footwear in partnership with eco-conscious company ACBC.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Porsche Rallye One of the more natural-feeling automotive partnerships in the horological world is that between TAG Heuer and Porsche, which celebrates its fifth anniversary this year.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Early this month the company’s languishing shares, which traded below $5 for much of 2024, spiked 29% to close at $8.39 on news of tech partnerships with AI chip behemoth Nvidia and truck parts maker Continental.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The second capsule, also sustainably minded, included footwear in partnership with eco-conscious company ACBC.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
Porsche Rallye One of the more natural-feeling automotive partnerships in the horological world is that between TAG Heuer and Porsche, which celebrates its fifth anniversary this year.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Early this month the company’s languishing shares, which traded below $5 for much of 2024, spiked 29% to close at $8.39 on news of tech partnerships with AI chip behemoth Nvidia and truck parts maker Continental.
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Partnership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partnership. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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partnership
noun
part·ner·ship
ˈpärt-nər-ˌship
1
: the state of being a partner
2
: a business organization owned by two or more persons who agree to share the profits and losses
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