Teamwork Meaning
/tˈiˌmwɜrk/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe cooperative effort of a team of people to achieve a common goal.
Sentence Examples
Each muscle shows perfect teamwork.
The most wonderful thing about baseball is teamwork.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Our group's success came from excellent ____ when solving the difficult problem.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The project was completed ahead of schedule because of the excellent ____ and cooperation between all the members of the staff today.
Word Origin & History
From team + work. Compare West Frisian teamwurk (“teamwork”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Sonic: OK then, let’s get ready to do this. We’ll show that creep the REAL SUPER POWER of TEAM WORK!"
— 2003, Sonic Team USA, Sonic Heroes, Sega, published 2003, PlayStation 2, Windows, GameCube, Xbox, level/area: Last Story:
"Having put partisan interests to one side, Greenwood set about making teamwork a watchword for her chairmanship, while seeking the broadest possible participation in subsequent inquiries."
— 2020 June 3, Lilian Greenwood talks to Paul Stephen, “Rail's 'underlying challenges' remain”, in Rail, page 33:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Our group's success came from excellent ____ when solving the difficult problem.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The project was completed ahead of schedule because of the excellent ____ and cooperation between all the members of the staff today.