cooperation

noun

co·​op·​er·​a·​tion (ˌ)kō-ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce cooperation (audio)
1
: the actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for : common effort
We are asking for your full cooperation.
2
: association of persons for common benefit
established trade and economic cooperations

Examples of cooperation in a Sentence

The report cited a lack of cooperation between state and local officials. Thank you for your cooperation. We are asking for your full cooperation.
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Transatlantic relations between the US and the EU are strained, marked by acute friction, while the US disengages from several UN agencies, signaling a retreat from global cooperation. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 The United States International Development Finance Corporation will fund new production projects through a dedicated critical minerals allocation in cooperation with the Defense Department, the official said. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025 The president has demanded better border security and more cooperation on drug enforcement in exchange for pausing the tariffs. Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025 The Kremlin said the two leaders also expressed support for a broader normalization in relations between the United States and Russia, and discussed possible future economic cooperation, including in the energy sector. arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cooperation

Word History

Etymology

see cooperate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cooperation was in the 15th century

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“Cooperation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooperation. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

cooperation

noun
co·​op·​er·​a·​tion kō-ˌäp-ə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce cooperation (audio)
: the act or process of cooperating

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