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cooperation

Pronunciation: /kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

(also co-operation)
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Definition of cooperation

noun

[mass noun]
  • the action or process of working together to the same end:they worked in close cooperation with the British Tourist Authority
  • assistance, especially by complying readily with requests:we should 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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