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interworking

interworking

6.8
Made so different systems or devices can work together
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : interoperable
  • The interworking devices allowed seamless communication between different computer networks.

Examples

  • To improve efficiency, the team developed new interworking protocols for better compatibility between devices.

  • Engineers focused on interworking standards to ensure all components could function together.

  • Successful interworking between the two systems reduced technical problems for users.

  • The interworking of the two software systems was seamless.

  • The interworking protocols ensure data is shared accurately.

  • The interworking of various software applications allows users to access multiple services seamlessly.

  • The interworking strategies established by the engineers enabled the integration of diverse technological systems.

Synonyms

interoperable
vsinterworking
  • Specialized
2 7.0

Can work with other devices or software to share information

focuses on enabling joint operation across protocols and arrangements
integrated
vsinterworking
2 3.8

Having different parts that work together as one

keeps separate parts functioning together without fully unifying them
interconnected
vsinterworking
2 4.1

Joined so each part affects and depends on the others

enables coordinated functioning rather than mere connection

How Interoperable

interworking
  • Specialized
6.8
integrated
2 3.8
interoperable
  • Specialized
2 7.0
compatible
112 4.1
incompatible
41 6.2

Surface Forms

interworking positive

Morphology

interworking = interwork (transparent) = inter + work + ing

Formed from the productive prefix 'inter-' + the verb 'work' with '-ing'; the adjectival meaning 'designed to allow systems to work together' is a straightforward participial derivation.

Etymology

Interworking comes from the prefix inter- meaning 'between' and the common word work meaning 'to do a job' or 'operate'. Think of it as 'working between' systems, so an interworking device is one made to operate together with other systems.