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co-operation

co-operation is the alternative spelling of cooperation.

Meaning of cooperation

Noun

cooperation (countable and uncountable, plural cooperations)

  1. (uncountable, usually) The act of cooperating.
    Synonyms:
    compliance
  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.2019, VOA Learning English (public domain)
  3. Association for mutual benefit, such as for purposes of production or purchase.
    Synonyms:
    partnership

Words formed from co-operation

Phrases with co-operation

Questions about co-operation

What is co-operation the alternative spelling of?
Co-operation is the alternative spelling of cooperation.

Words near co-operation in the dictionary

  1. co-oped
  2. co-operate
  3. co-operated
  4. co-operates
  5. co-operating
  6. co-operation
  7. co-operative
  8. Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
  9. Co-operative Republic of Guyana
  10. co-operatively
  11. co-operatives

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