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"Team" vs. "crew": the language behind collaboration

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 10/10/2024, 02:46
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Team and crew. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "team" and "crew" refer to a group of people working together towards a common goal or task.

What is different?

A "team" typically refers to a group working together, often in a professional, competitive, or sports context, emphasizing collaboration and shared objectives. A "crew" often refers to a group of people working on specific tasks, such as on a ship, airplane, or filming set, and can imply specialized roles or positions.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for team) and crew

Examples of usage

Team
  • The soccer team won the championship.
  • Our project team meets every Tuesday to discuss progress.
  • She joined the marketing team last year.
Crew
  • The flight crew prepared for takeoff.
  • The ship's crew coordinated the docking procedure.
  • A film crew was setting up cameras for the scene.

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