interoperability

English

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Alternative forms

• inter-operability

Etymology

interoperable +‎ -ity; alternatively analyzed as inter- +‎ operability.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/

Noun

interoperability (uncountable)

1. The capability of a product or system to interact and function with others.
2. (military) The capacity for a service, piece of equipment etc., to be operated by different forces or groups.
   • 2010, "Entente or bust", The Economist, 14 Oct 2010:

     Dr Fox and Mr Morin have ruled out the notion of binational crews, but they are still exploring other ways to enhance the interoperability of France’s Charles de Gaulle and Britain’s planned two new carriers, which seem likely to be spared by the defence review.

3. (computing) The ability of software systems that may be running under different operating systems and hardware to exchange information through compliance with technical [interoperability] specifications, which typically define how different file formats and messaging protocols can work together.

Related terms

• interoperable
• interoperation

Translations

military

French: interopérabilité (fr) f. Greek: διαλειτουργικότητα (el) (δialitourγikótita) f.

Romanian: interoperabilitate (ro) f. Spanish: interoperabilidad (es) f.

computing

French: interopérabilité (fr) f. Greek: διαλειτουργικότητα (el) (δialitourγikótita) f. Romanian: interoperabilitate (ro) f.

Russian: совместимость (ru) f., функциональная совместимость (ru), переносимость (ru) f., (seldom) интероперабельность (ru) f. Spanish: interoperabilidad (es) f.

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German: Interoperabilität f. (de)