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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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The same EU court is still due to rule on interoperability.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

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

Confusing brand positioning and interoperability problems have frustrated users, current and former employees who have worked on Microsoft’s AI products said.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 4, 2026

The issue Nadella raised was resolved, but similar interoperability difficulties persist for users.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 4, 2026

This formalized map of article structure allows the user interface design to be uncoupled from the underlying database system, an important step toward interoperability.

From Library of Congress Workshop on Etexts by Library of Congress

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