Partnering: meaning, definitions and examples

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partnering

 

[ หˆpษ‘หrtษ™nษ™rษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

business collaboration

Partnering refers to the act of forming a partnership, especially in a business context. It often involves two or more parties working together toward common goals or objectives. This collaboration can enhance innovation, share resources, and leverage complementary strengths. Partnering is crucial in strategic alliances, joint ventures, and collaborative projects. It promotes synergy and can lead to improved performance and market reach.

Synonyms

alliance, association, collaboration, cooperation

Examples of usage

  • The companies engaged in partnering to develop new technologies.
  • Our partnering with local organizations has improved community relations.
  • Successful partnering can drive significant growth in startups.
Context #2 | Verb

joining forces

To partner means to join or form a partnership with another party or entity. This term is frequently used in various contexts, including business, education, and social initiatives. The act of partnering often involves shared responsibilities, resources, and benefits. It signifies a mutual commitment and collaboration aimed at achieving specific objectives. Partnering can be strategic, aimed at long-term goals, or more transactional for short-term projects.

Synonyms

associate, collaborate, cooperate, join

Examples of usage

  • Our firm plans on partnering with a tech company.
  • She is partnering with local schools to enhance educational outreach.
  • They are partnering to tackle environmental issues together.

Translations

Translations of the word "partnering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parceria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคเฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Partnerschaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemitraan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ั‚ะฝะตั€ัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ partnerstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒผใƒˆใƒŠใƒผใ‚ทใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท partenariat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asociaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ortaklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒํŠธ๋„ˆ์‹ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑุงูƒุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ partnerstvรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ partnerstvo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆไฝœไผ™ไผดๅ…ณ็ณป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ partnerstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samstarf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตั€ั–ะบั‚ะตัั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒขแƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rษ™fdaลŸlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asociaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'partnering' originates from the noun 'partner,' which dates back to the late 14th century, derived from the Old French 'partenaire,' meaning 'a partaker' or 'one who shares.' This term has its roots in the Latin word 'partiri,' meaning 'to divide.' Initially, the concept of 'partner' applied primarily to legal and business contexts, referring to individuals or entities that share profits and losses in a business arrangement. Over time, the term 'partnering' began to emerge in the 20th century, reflecting a more collaborative approach to working relationships, transcending traditional business partnerships to include strategic alliances and cooperative ventures across various fields. Nowadays, 'partnering' has evolved to represent a broader form of collaboration, emphasizing shared goals, teamwork, and synergy in multiple domains, from corporate settings to social initiatives.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,539, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.