synergy
noun/ˈsɪnərˌdʒi/
Frequency rank: #10,438 most common English word
Meaning
The combined effect of two or more things working together that is greater than the sum of their individual effects.
Example sentence
The two companies decided to merge because their synergy would result in greater profits for both.
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