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teamwork Definition

team·work (tēmwʉrk′)

noun

  1. ☆ joint action by a group of people, in which individual interests are subordinated to group unity and efficiency; coordinated effort, as of an athletic team
  2. work done by or with a team

teamwork Synonyms

teamwork

n.

partisanship, collaboration, union; see alliance 1, cooperation 1, partnership.

teamwork Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • foster: Levers need to be found to foster front line teamwork in public health in every locality.
  • emphasize: It worried but it again emphasized the teamwork and desire running through the team.
  • encourage: Mohammad is enjoying his time on the MBA stating, " one of the best things is that the tutors very much encourage teamwork.
  • promote: But how do we promote teamwork at a distance?
  • solve: By producing a short film learners will use skills such as creativity, problem solving, teamwork, leadership, confidence and communication.
  • require: Using a Bros Attack requires teamwork, just like on the field.

Noun used with modifier

  • skill: In practically all areas of working life today some kind of presentational skills and/or teamwork is essential.

Adjective modifier

  • multidisciplinary: Section 3 presents the factors which appear to facilitate multidisciplinary teamwork.
  • multi-disciplinary: This is when the strength of multi-disciplinary teamwork comes to the fore as well.
  • interdisciplinary: Methods of Inquiry forms an introduction to research methods and ways of applying knowledge in interdisciplinary teamwork.
  • collaborative: CAP case studies Rochdale provides a good model for collaborative teamwork, and fits in well with the CAP approach.
  • effective: Regardless of which approach is used, effective teamwork does not come easily.
  • encouraging: We will develop individual potential, recognize individual needs while encouraging teamwork and reward contribution.

Modifies a noun

  • skill: To develop teamwork skills, some modules also require students to complete a group project.
  • exercise: This group teamwork exercise cannot be repeated within the academic year.
  • approach: For these reasons the approach to investigating and treating farm animals requires a coordinated teamwork detective approach, with individuals from many different disciplines.
  • ability: Here are some comments from students: ' Pro bono has helped me demonstrate my leadership skills as well as teamwork abilities... .
  • aspect: They had shown consistency throughout the design, build and teamwork aspects of the challenge.
  • activity: Working with others: teamwork activities in the work place.

Preposition: in

  • care: Kendrick T. , Hilton S. ( 1997 ) ' Broader teamwork in primary care ' .
teamwork Quotes

The work of the individual still remains the spark that moves mankind ahead, even more than teamwork.

—Sikorsky, Igor Ivan

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