interoperability
The capability of a product or system, to interact and function with others reciprocallyThe capability of a product or system, to interact and function with others reciprocally.
» It is an important aim in Europe to accomplish the interoperability of railway systems.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The capability of a product or system, to interact and function with others reciprocally.
Interoperabilität, Kompatibilität
совмести́мостьsovmestímostʹ, функциональная совмести́мостьfunkcionalʹnaja sovmestímostʹ, переносимостьperenosimostʹ
(countable, uncountable)The capacity for a service, piece of equipment etc., to be operated by different forces or groups.
- (computer science) the ability to exchange and use information (usually in a large heterogeneous network made up of several local area networks)
Examples
3 sentencesIt is an important aim in Europe to accomplish the interoperability of railway systems.
Interoperability means compatibility with other systems.
IT interoperability drives global interoperability.
Translations
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Origin
From interoperable + -ity; alternatively analyzed as inter- + operability.From interoperable + -ity; alternatively analyzed as inter- + operability.
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Forms
plural: interoperabilitiesWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable