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interworking

interworking

6.8
Made so different systems or devices can work together
  • adjective
  • Specialized
: 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

integrated
vsinterworking
95 3.8

Having different parts that work together as one

keeps separate parts functioning together without fully unifying them
interconnected
vsinterworking
24 4.1

Joined so each part affects and depends on the others

enables coordinated functioning rather than mere connection
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

How Interoperable

interworking
  • Specialized
6.8
integrated
95 3.8
interoperable
  • Specialized
2 7.0
compatible
120 4.1
incompatible
43 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.