collaboration
Meaning
Collaboration refers to the process through which individuals or groups work together synergistically to achieve a common goal, often characterized by the sharing of knowledge, resources, and expertise, thereby enhancing the quality and efficiency of the
💡 While "collaboration" is often used positively to denote teamwork, it is important to distinguish it from mere cooperation; collaboration implies a deeper level of integration and mutual influence among participants.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Each
Wednesday
morning
,
three
colleagues
convene
in
a
sunlit
caf
é
to
refine
the
programme
for
a
community
exhibition
.
They
start
by
exchanging
feedback
and
establishing
priorities
,
since
precise
communication
prevents
last
-
minute
confusion
.
Their
collaboration
is
pragmatic
:
one
colleague
curates
the
display
,
another
manages
logistics
,
and
the
third
coordinates
publicity
and
social
outreach
.
As
the
deadline
approaches
they
reassess
schedules
and
redistribute
tasks
to
maintain
efficiency
without
increasing
stress
.
By
the
end
of
their
meeting
they
have
an
agreed
timeline
and
each
person
feels
confident
that
their
contributions
will
complement
the
whole
.
Common Phrases
interdisciplinary collaboration
collaborative research
collaborative effort
Synonyms
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