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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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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

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

The naval exercises, which kicked off on Friday, are intended to promote maritime safety, trade and interoperability, according to South African officials.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 11, 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

With interoperability, PCs, Macs, Suns, Dec VAXen, CDC Cybers, etc, all work together allowing one host computer to communicate with and take advantage of the resources of another.

From Zen and the Art of the Internet by Kehoe, Brendan P.

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