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interoperability

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 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

This facility will host Qatari F-15 fighter jets and personnel, enabling joint training exercises with U.S. forces to enhance interoperability and combat readiness.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2025

"The location will host a contingent of Qatari F-15s and pilots to enhance our combined training" as well as "increase lethality, interoperability," he said.

From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025

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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