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synergy

synergy

23 6.6
People or groups working together produce a result greater than each alone
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪnərdʒi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sinergia
  • The major theme of the panel was to discuss the synergy between precision health for individuals and populations.
  • create synergy
  • synergy between two
  • synergy of efforts

That preparation and trust together is a beautiful synergy.

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Examples

  • In addition, well-run grant programs strengthen environmental organizations and create synergy by linking groups with similar goals.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Cooperating around a development-based theme provides synergy and added value to individual efforts.

    Academic text (2008)
  • And here really we have a synergy of all these together.

  • And so it was a natural synergy that we saw.

  • Second, we need to work to achieve a high synergy effect in teaching.

    Academic text (1990)
  • We believed that, collectively, these points of focus give synergy to further advance the value of the learning experience.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Researchers designed this study to explore the synergy between two proven effective approaches: UDL and CBM.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The collaboration between the two companies created a remarkable synergy that led to innovative solutions.

  • In the meeting, they discussed how the synergy of their combined efforts would amplify their impact on the community.

  • The synergy between art and technology in the exhibition resulted in an unforgettable experience for visitors.

Synonyms

synergism
vssynergy
  • Specialized
1 7.4

Two or more things work together to produce a stronger result than they do alone

is the same concept expressed with a different noun form
great synergy
vssynergy
  • Jargon
5.1

Very good teamwork where people work together to get better results

is the general term without emphasizing exceptional effectiveness

Compounds

great synergy
  • Jargon
5.1

Very good teamwork where people work together to get better results

How Synergistic

synergy
  • Specialized
23 6.6
collaboration
150 4.0
cooperation
443 2.5
independence
608 3.0

Surface Forms

synergy singular
synergies plural

Morphology

synergy = syn + erg + y

Formed from the Greek combining elements syn- ('together') + erg- ('work'), so the basic idea of 'working together' is present, but the combining form 'erg' is not a standalone English word and the construction may not be obvious to average B1 learners.

Etymology

The word synergy comes from Greek parts syn- meaning 'together' and erg- meaning 'work', the same root you see in energy, which is 'power to do work'. Think of two people pushing a car: their joined effort is stronger than each alone, and that's exactly what synergy means.