cooperation

CEFRB1

/kəʊˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The act of working together toward a shared result.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Active help from a person, organization, etc., such as an orderly sharing of space or resources.

Examples

  • When you want cooperation, share the work among many hands.

  • You'll get a reward for your cooperation.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /kəˌwɔpəˈɹɛjʃ(ə)n/
  • /kəʉˌɔp.əˈɹæɪ.ʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Association for mutual benefit, such as for purposes of production or purchase.

  2. The act of cooperating.

More examples

In context

  • South Korea is seeking cooperation from China to produce artificial rain to help fight increasing pollution.

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Origin

noun

First attested in 1620–1630. Borrowed from French cooperation, from Late Latin cooperātiō. By surface analysis, co- + operation or cooperate + -ion.