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
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My journey as a soccer player and civic leader has taught me that the same drive, teamwork, and resilience fuel success on and off the field.
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Nina Pollak, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
After his Shanghai podium, Russell talked up Mercedes’ teamwork through these opening two races, merely feeling the pace had been lacking to properly challenge McLaren.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Strengths like empathy and compassion, decision making, teamwork and collaboration will remain highly valuable in the workplace for years to come, says Hyams.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Our research advocates for asynchronous, continuous teamwork, where real-time decision-making is replaced by seamless, ongoing engagement.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Nina Pollak, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
After his Shanghai podium, Russell talked up Mercedes’ teamwork through these opening two races, merely feeling the pace had been lacking to properly challenge McLaren.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Strengths like empathy and compassion, decision making, teamwork and collaboration will remain highly valuable in the workplace for years to come, says Hyams.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Our research advocates for asynchronous, continuous teamwork, where real-time decision-making is replaced by seamless, ongoing engagement.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for teamwork
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“Teamwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teamwork. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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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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