cooperation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun joint operation or action
    • their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission
  2. noun the practice of cooperating
    • economic cooperation
    • they agreed on a policy of cooperation

WordNet

Co*öp`er*a"tion noun (Also<
  • Cooperation
  • Coöperation
)
Etymology
L. coöperatio: cf. F. coopération.
Definitions
  1. The act of coöperating, or of operating together to one end; joint operation; concurrent effort or labor.
    Not holpen by the coöperation of angels. Bacon.
  2. (Polit. Econ.) The association of a number of persons for their benefit.

Webster 1913