Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Cooperation has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
joint operation or action
"their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission"
the practice of cooperating
"economic cooperation"
"they agreed on a policy of cooperation"
The act of cooperating.
"The success of the project depended entirely on our cooperation to meet the tight deadline."
In plain English: Cooperation is when people work together to get something done.
"The two companies worked together on the project to ensure their cooperation led to a successful launch."
Usage: Cooperation refers to the action of working together with others toward a shared goal. Use this noun when describing joint efforts rather than individual actions.
The word "cooperation" entered English between 1620 and 1630 borrowed directly from the French term coopération. It ultimately traces its roots to Late Latin cooperātiō, which originally described the act of working together or joining in an operation.