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Definition and meaning of English word "partnership"

partnership

/ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/

Meaning

Noun

The state of being associated with a partner.

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How to use

The term 'partnership' is commonly used in professional and business contexts to describe a collaborative relationship between two or more entities. A notable grammatical nuance is that 'partnership' can be used with the preposition 'between' (e.g., 'a partnership between two companies') or 'with' (e.g., 'a partnership with a leading firm'). Learners should be cautious not to confuse 'partnership' with 'company' or 'firm', as they are not interchangeable terms.

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partnership

Example

The two engineering firms established a strategic partnership to develop autonomous electric vehicles.

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Synonyms

associationalliancecollaboration

Common phrases

  • strategic partnership— strategic partnership
  • joint partnership— joint partnership
  • public-private partnership— public-private partnership

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Frequency rank: #1279 in English

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What does the English word "partnership" mean?▼

The English word "partnership" means "partnership" in English.

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