interoperability
noun
in·ter·op·er·a·bil·i·ty
ˌin-tər-ˌä-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: ability of a system (such as a weapons system) to work with or use the parts or equipment of another system
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If a patient needs to see a specialist, physicians and patients can be assured that the documentation from the initial appointment has been properly captured and shared, enabling smooth coordination and interoperability between specialties.
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Rakhee Langer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Digital Ecosystem Mediators In a world where multiple AI platforms interact simultaneously, digital ecosystem mediators will ensure interoperability.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Google has rebuilt the underlying Chrome OS stack on Android, which means while Chrome OS will look and feel the same, the new Android layer allows for better interoperability between Android phones and Chromebooks.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 21 May 2025
One potential hurdle for Meta could be that the push for interoperability is not just coming from the FTC or lawmakers who recently reintroduced bipartisan legislation to end walled gardens.
—ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
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Rakhee Langer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Digital Ecosystem Mediators In a world where multiple AI platforms interact simultaneously, digital ecosystem mediators will ensure interoperability.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Google has rebuilt the underlying Chrome OS stack on Android, which means while Chrome OS will look and feel the same, the new Android layer allows for better interoperability between Android phones and Chromebooks.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 21 May 2025
One potential hurdle for Meta could be that the push for interoperability is not just coming from the FTC or lawmakers who recently reintroduced bipartisan legislation to end walled gardens.
—ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
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“Interoperability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interoperability. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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