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dream team
dream teamn. A team or group whose members are among the most qualified or talented in their particular fields.dream team n informal a group of people regarded as having the perfect combination of talents dream′ team` n. a number of persons of the highest ability associated in some joint action: a dream team that should win the Olympics; a dream team of defense lawyers. [1935–40] dream team
dream teamAn outstanding combination of individuals or factors that promises huge success. This term originated in the second half of the twentieth century in sports, where it signified a team made up of the best players. It soon was transferred to other venues, as in the New York Times headline for a story about wealthy lawyer Johnnie L. Cochran (Sept. 3, 2000), “Finding a ‘Dream Team’ for his Finances.” It is well on its way to clichédom.See also: dream, teamDream Team Medspeak Any group of people in the same field of endeavor—e.g., research—who are regarded as being the top in their respective areas of expertise and who, when their talents are pooled in an activity, would be expected to achieve synergistic results that can only be ‘dreamed’ about |