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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The second approach either improves internal interoperability or opens up service offerings to other businesses.
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Garri Galanter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This portability and interoperability will give people the freedom to manage their digital lives without losing years of personal history.
—Spencer Cox, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
If approved, the transfer would represent one of the largest defense purchases in Philippine history and a major deepening of military interoperability between Manila and Washington.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Earlier this year, Apple, Google, and Samsung agreed to put more trust in the Matter smart home standard and its interoperability testing results, which could mean faster product development cycles.
—Joe Hindy, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
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Garri Galanter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This portability and interoperability will give people the freedom to manage their digital lives without losing years of personal history.
—Spencer Cox, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
If approved, the transfer would represent one of the largest defense purchases in Philippine history and a major deepening of military interoperability between Manila and Washington.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Earlier this year, Apple, Google, and Samsung agreed to put more trust in the Matter smart home standard and its interoperability testing results, which could mean faster product development cycles.
—Joe Hindy, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Interoperability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interoperability. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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