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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This model also added even more smart home system interoperability, including the popular Matter standard.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Real-time, standardized reporting across states should be mandatory, with federal funding tied to interoperability and compliance.
—Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Following engagement with the CMA, Microsoft and Amazon have set out actions on cloud egress fees (charges related to switching providers) and interoperability, the regulator said.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Legacy platforms, interoperability issues, supply chains, and training requirements often slow or distort the impact of new capabilities.
—Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Real-time, standardized reporting across states should be mandatory, with federal funding tied to interoperability and compliance.
—Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Following engagement with the CMA, Microsoft and Amazon have set out actions on cloud egress fees (charges related to switching providers) and interoperability, the regulator said.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Legacy platforms, interoperability issues, supply chains, and training requirements often slow or distort the impact of new capabilities.
—Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Interoperability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interoperability. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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