Synergy
Combined effort producing greater results than separate efforts.
Plain English
Two things working together produce more than they would separately.
If you’re new here
Usually means: these two teams or systems overlap and someone wants them combined.
What they probably mean
“We think there is duplication here.”
Interpretation offered as humour, not authoritative guidance.
En français
Effet combiné supérieur à la somme des efforts.
Bureaucracy level
How much government-speak this phrase carries. Playful indicator, not a judgement of anyone using it.
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