interoperability

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interoperability

  • /ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/ UK

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From interoperable + -ity; alternatively analyzed as inter- + operability.

noun interoperabilities · inter-operability

  1. countable, uncountable The capability of a product or system, to interact and function with others reciprocally. The commission found that by withholding vital information about Windows, the company deliberately restricted interoperability between personal computers using Windows and computer servers running software from Microsoft's rivals.
  2. countable, uncountable The capacity for a service, piece of equipment etc., to be operated by different forces or groups. Dr Fox and Mr Morin have ruled out the notion of binational crews, but they are still exploring other ways to enhance the interoperability of France’s Charles de Gaulle and Britain’s planned two new carriers, which seem likely to be spared by the defence review.

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noun military

Españolinteroperabilidad
Françaisinteropérabilité
Ελληνικάδιαλειτουργικότητα dialeitourgikótita
Românăinteroperabilitate

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@misc{interoperability_2026,
  title = {interoperability},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/interoperability},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}