adj

collaborative

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adj

Involving people working together rather than alone.

"The company encourages a collaborative approach to problem-solving."

"It was a collaborative effort between three design teams."

How to Use Collaborative

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDone as a joint effort, not solo.

Common pairings

collaborative project collaborative effort

more collaborative comparative, collaboratives plural, most collaborative superlative

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The company encourages a _____ approach to problem-solving.

Formed from collaborate plus the adjective ending -ive.

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