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   cooperation

   /kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of working together to the same end: "they worked in close cooperation with the British Tourist Authority" Similar collaborationworking togetherjoint actioncombined effortteamworkmutual supportpartnershipcoopetitioncoordinationliaisonassociationsynergyunityconcurrenceconcordaccordunderstandinggive and takecompromisedealingsrelationsrare:coaction
   • ▪ assistance, especially by complying readily with requests: "we should like to ask for your cooperation in the survey" Similar assistancehelpfulnesshelphelping handaidabettancesupportbackingcontributionparticipationofficesgood officesservicesministrations
   • ▪ the formation and operation of cooperatives.

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

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