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interoperability

interoperability

8 6.5
Different computers or devices work together and share data
  • noun
  • /ˌɪntərˌɒpəˈrɪbɪlɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : interoperabilidad
  • The engineers focused on developing interoperability standards to facilitate communication between their systems and others.
  • semantic interoperability
  • environmental interoperability
  • interoperability of repositories

And to me, you know, interoperability is a team sport.

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Examples

  • The software has improved its interoperability, allowing it to seamlessly connect with various devices.

  • In this article, we focus on one dimension of knowledge sharing and reuse: achieving semantic interoperability.

    Academic text (2000)
  • And to me, you know, interoperability is a team sport.

  • From an HIT perspective, interoperability remains a significant HIT concern.

    Academic text (2015)
  • His recent technical leadership on interoperability standards is helping the manufacturing industry achieve a considerable reduction in interoperability costs.

    Academic text (2007)
  • More importantly, this will be the first health IT interoperability standard with teeth.

    Blog text (21)
  • India is bolstering interoperability and capacity building to participate in these operations.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Training has proven time and again to be the most cost-effective solution to most common interoperability problems.

    Academic text (2011)
  • One course objective was to create multidisciplinary teams to enhance interoperability among response agencies.

    Academic text (2004)
  • We offer recommendations to address interoperability, vendor concerns, IT department concerns, and the need to innovate.

    Academic text (2015)

Synonyms

connectivity
vsinteroperability
  • Specialized
30 4.3

The ability of systems or devices to link and share information

adds the need for smooth joint operation and reliable data exchange
compatibility
vsinteroperability
29 4.0

The ability of two things to work together without problems

requires active collaboration and reliable information exchange rather than mere absence of conflict
interconnection
vsinteroperability
7 4.4

A group of things linked so they work together and change each other

highlights coordinated functioning and clear information exchange between different systems
interconnectedness
vsinteroperability
6 6.8

The way things are linked and affect each other

focuses more on operational cooperation and effective data sharing
interconnectivity
vsinteroperability
  • Specialized
2 6.3

A connection between systems that lets them share information

stresses actual cooperative functioning plus effective information exchange
intercommunication
vsinteroperability
6.2

A way for people, groups, or systems to share information with each other

adds practical cooperation and smooth joint operation to mere exchange

How Interoperable

interoperability
  • Specialized
8 6.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

interoperability = interoperable (transparent) = inter + operate + ity

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ity' to the transparent adjective 'interoperable' (inter- + operate + -able), yielding a predictable noun meaning 'the quality of being able to work together'.

Etymology

Interoperability comes from the parts inter- ('between'), operate ('to work') and -ability ('ability'). So it means the ability to 'work between' or 'work together', which is why interoperability describes systems that can share information and function as one.