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synergy Definition

syn·ergy (sin′ər jē)

noun

  1. combined or cooperative action or force
  2. synergism

Etymology: ModL synergia < Gr, joint work < synergein, to work together < syn-, together + ergon, work

synergy Related Forms

syn·er′·gic (si nʉr′jik) adjective

synergy Finance Definition

The positive gain associated with the benefits of a merger or acquisition. Synergies may be either in the form of selling opportunities (because greater product offerings are available) or in the form of costs savings.

synergy Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • exploit: The agreement exploits the natural synergy between the two companies.
  • maximize: The Town Centers Management team became part of the Regeneration Implementation Division in November 2003 in order to maximize these synergies.
  • leverage: This also gives us a great opportunity to leverage synergies from our successful mutual fund business in India.
  • harness: Also, as we played the sun went down, so the mood of our set had a synergy harnessed by nature Herself!
  • realize: We are in the process of a detailed review of how best to realize these synergies.
  • create: Together we can create the synergy needed to provide the best opportunities for success.

Adjective modifier

  • inherent: Features on topics are hidden from the inherent synergies already onboard lineup.
  • anticipated: The integration of the acquisition into Dairy Crest is progressing smoothly and is delivering the anticipated synergies.
  • operational: There are exciting opportunities for the two businesses to work together to develop their products and exploit operational synergies.
  • considerable: We see considerable synergy in the merger of the two businesses.
  • obvious: With both events scheduled to run in March it seemed sensible to join forces to exploit the obvious synergies between our two shows.
  • beneficial: Integrating DC with CHP When integrating DC with CHP, beneficial synergies ensue.

Modifies a noun

  • benefit: No adjustment has been made to include synergy benefits or the costs of the merger.
  • drive: Discover hybrid synergy drive technology and how it works for you.
  • effect: All pieces are very product oriented and constantly rotated to obtain synergy effect from promotions communicated on and offline.
  • technology: Discover hybrid synergy drive technology and how it works for you.

Preposition: between

  • research: This will promote and sustain the valued synergy between research and teaching.
  • company: The agreement exploits the natural synergy between the two companies.

Noun used with modifier

  • cost: Annual CRM cost synergies will drive further medium term growth in British Gas operating margins.
  • research: The University will continue to offer new opportunities for research synergies at Faculty level.