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syn⋅er⋅gy

  [sin-er-jee]
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–noun, plural -gies.
1. combined action or functioning; synergism.
2. the cooperative action of two or more muscles, nerves, or the like.
3. the cooperative action of two or more stimuli or drugs.
Origin:
1650–60; < NL synergia < Gk synergía, equiv. to synerg(ós) (see synergism ) + -ia -y 3

Related forms:
syn⋅er⋅gic  [si-nur-jik] , adjective
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syn·er·gy   (sĭn'ər-jē)   
n.   pl. syn·er·gies

  1. The interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects.

  2. Cooperative interaction among groups, especially among the acquired subsidiaries or merged parts of a corporation, that creates an enhanced combined effect.


[From Greek sunergiā, cooperation, from sunergos, working together; see synergism.]
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Word Origin & History

synergy 
1660, "cooperation," from Mod.L. synergia, from Gk. synergia "joint work, assistance, help," from synergos "working together," related to synergein "work together, help another in work," from syn- "together" + ergon "work" (see urge (v.)). Meaning "combined activities of a group" is from 1847.
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Financial Dictionary

Synergy

The idea that the value and performance of two companies combined will be greater than the sum of the separate individual parts.

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This term is used mostly in the context of mergers and acquisitions. For example, if Company A has an excellent product but lousy distribution whereas Company B has a great distribution system but poor products, the companies could create synergy with a merger.

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synergy

An increase in the value of assets as a result of their combination. Expected synergy is the justification behind most business mergers. For example, General Motors purchased Electronic Data Systems in 1984 with the expectation that considerable synergy would result.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: syn·er·gy
Pronunciation: 'sin-&r-jE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -gies
: SYNERGISM
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synergy syn·er·gy (sĭn'ər-jē)
n.
The interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects.

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