synergy
Say it: SIN-uh-jee /ˈsɪnɚdʒi/ · noun
What “synergy” means
Working together achieves more than working separately.
More precisely: Cooperation that produces a greater combined result than the parts could achieve separately.
When to use it
In business, when different people or teams combine strengths and achieve extra benefits. It can sound like office jargon.
Memory trick
Greek synergos means working together: picture two different strengths making something better.
Similar words
collaboration, cooperation, teamwork
Where it comes from
From Greek synergos, "working together."
Quick check
A baker and a delivery firm team up and sell far more than either could alone. That extra benefit is…
competition or synergy?
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