collaboration
9 synonyms for collaboration, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of working together with others on a shared task.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
joint effort
quislingism
coaction
collaborationism
How to use collaboration
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
in collaboration with
a close collaboration
Etymology
From French collaboration, ultimately from Latin com- ("with") and laborare ("to work").
Full origin of collaboration →Frequently asked questions
What does “collaboration” mean?
The word “collaboration” means the act of working together with others on a shared task. In plain terms, teaming up to get something done together.
How do you pronounce “collaboration”?
“Collaboration” is pronounced kuh-la-buh-RAY-shuhn (/kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “collaboration” in a sentence?
Here is “collaboration” used in a sentence: “The album was a collaboration between two well-known producers.”
What part of speech is “collaboration”?
“Collaboration” is a noun.
Where does the word “collaboration” come from?
The word “collaboration” comes from Latin. From French collaboration, ultimately from Latin com- ("with") and laborare ("to work").
Is “collaboration” a common word?
“Collaboration” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “collaboration” have?
“Collaboration” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of working together with others on a shared task.
What is the difference between "collaboration" and "cooperation"?
Collaboration means actively working together to create or achieve something shared, with the parties combining their effort toward one goal. Cooperation is broader and simply means being willing to help or not obstruct, so people can cooperate without truly collaborating on the same task.
Why does "collaboration" sometimes have a negative meaning?
"Collaboration" has a second, negative sense meaning disloyal cooperation with an enemy or occupying force, especially during wartime. In that context a "collaborator" is a traitor, which is why the word can carry very different tones depending on the situation.
How do you use "in collaboration with" correctly?
"In collaboration with" is a set phrase used to credit joint work, as in "the report was written in collaboration with two universities." It signals that the named parties worked together as partners rather than one simply assisting the other.
