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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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2026
Canyon has been trialing this technology in cooperation with Volkswagen, and testing showed that connected vehicles and bicycles can successfully detect each other and exchange live safety information.
—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
The acknowledgment reflects an unusual level of cooperation between Washington and Caracas despite years of intense political confrontation.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2026
Do the stars or the festival usually shape and change the story of the trailer in cooperation with you?
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooperation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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