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Vinony

cooperation

noun

  1. purposeful interaction of the actions of two or more creatures, people, organisations, or systems
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /kəʊˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ / /kəˌwɔpəˈɹɛjʃ(ə)n/ / /koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Etymology: First attested in 1620–1630. Borrowed from French cooperation, from Late Latin cooperātiō. By surface analysis, co- + operation or cooperate + -ion.

  1. The act of cooperating.
  2. Active help from a person, organization, etc., such as an orderly sharing of space or resources.

    “South Korea is seeking cooperation from China to produce artificial rain to help fight increasing pollution.”

  3. Association for mutual benefit, such as for purposes of production or purchase.