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cooperation

Syllabification: (co·op·er·a·tion)
Pronunciation: /kōˌäpəˈrāSHən/
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Definition of cooperation

noun

  • the process of working together to the same end:they worked in close cooperation with the AAA
  • assistance, especially by ready compliance with requests:we would like to ask for your cooperation in the survey
  • Economics the formation and operation of cooperatives.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin cooperatio(n-), from the verb cooperari (see cooperate); later reinforced by French coopération

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