cooperation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the practice of cooperating

   economic cooperation

2. 2
   noun

   joint operation or action

   their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission

3. 3
   noun

   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.

4. 4
   noun

   The act of cooperating.

5. 5
   noun

   Association for mutual benefit, such as for purposes of production or purchase.

Etymology

First attested in 1620–1630. Borrowed from French cooperation, from Late Latin cooperātiō. By surface analysis, co- + operation or cooperate + -ion.