English · Work & Business
collaboration
/kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
[/kəˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/]
working together
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The act of working together with others to produce or achieve something.
Example
The new product was the result of close collaboration between the design and engineering teams.
The new product was the result of close collaboration between the design and engineering teams.
Etymology
From Latin 'collaborare' (to work together), from 'com-' (with) and 'laborare' (to work).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in work, art, and science for joint efforts.