Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/
KK: /kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/
Definition
The process of working together with one or more people to achieve a common goal or complete a task.
Example
The collaboration between the two companies led to a successful project.
Conversation

I really enjoyed our last project together; the collaboration was so smooth.

I agree! It felt like we were both on the same page.

We should definitely do more collaboration in the future.

Absolutely, I love how creative we can be together!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cooperation
partnership
alliance
Antonyms
opposition
conflict
rivalry
Root Explanation
Collaboration is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "laborare" (meaning to work). The word describes the act of working together with others towards a common goal.
Memory Tip
Think of people 'working together' ('co-') to achieve something — that's what collaboration means.
Visually Confused Words
noncollaboration
coloration
elaboration
coaration
decoloration
colostration
colorization
colorational