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interoperability

American  
[in-ter-ah-pruh-bil-i-tee, in-ter-ah-per-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌɪn tərˌɑ prəˈbɪl ɪ ti, ˌɪn tərˌɑ pər əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

  1. the ability of different systems or devices to operate together effectively, especially in computing or weapons technology.


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A separate case brought by Apple relates to interoperability under the DMA, as it forces companies to make their products accessible to rivals.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Its Copilot brand has faced several challenges, including confusing brand positioning and interoperability problems that have frustrated users, The Wall Street Journal reported in February.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 12, 2026

When BlackRock’s $1.87 billion sits on one platform and Siemens’s bonds on another, interoperability determines whether tokenization creates or destroys liquidity.

From MarketWatch Jan. 16, 2026

South Africa's defence department said the navies were gathering "for an intensive programme of joint maritime safety operations, interoperability drills and maritime protection serials".

From BBC Jan. 9, 2026

Without interoperability, we could never take our existing documents or spreadsheets or datasets and move to a new program, even if it was better.

From The Public Domain Enclosing the Commons of the Mind by Boyle, James

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