consortium

/kənˈsɔrʃiəm/
noun
  1. A group of companies, organizations, or people who work together for a common purpose.
    • A consortium of tech companies developed the new software standard.
    • The research consortium received funding from several universities.
    • The construction consortium built the bridge in record time.
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