synergy

/ˈsɪnɛrɡi/

Definitions

1. noun

the interaction or cooperation of two or more agents, systems, or organizations that produces an effect that is greater than the sum of their individual contributions or effects.

“The company’s new business strategy was based on the concept of synergy between different departments.”

2. noun

the condition of producing an effect that is greater than the sum of their individual contributions or effects.

“The new software’s synergy made it easier to use and more efficient.”

3. noun

the interaction or cooperation of two or more agents, systems, or organizations that produces an effect that is greater than the sum of their individual contributions or effects, especially in a business or organizational context.

“The merger was intended to create synergy between the two companies.”

4. verb

to produce an effect that is greater than the sum of their individual contributions or effects, especially in a business or organizational context.

“The company’s new strategy aimed to synergize the different departments.”

Synonyms

  • combination
  • cooperation
  • interaction

Antonyms

  • antagonism
  • conflict