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 lack of interoperability—seamless data exchange between different healthcare systems—has been a major roadblock to efficiency for years.
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Kunal Khashu, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The training was conducted to demonstrate the U.S. deterrence capabilities against North Korean nuclear and missile threats and improve interoperability between South Korean and U.S. forces, the ministry said in a statement.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Considering the supply chain traceability and compliance platform’s vested interest in interoperability, TrusTrace is excited to get started.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 7 Feb. 2025
The exercise aimed to boost force interoperability and demonstrate support for the Philippines amid China's increasing and at times forceful activities inside the Southeast Asian country's exclusive economic zone.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Kunal Khashu, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The training was conducted to demonstrate the U.S. deterrence capabilities against North Korean nuclear and missile threats and improve interoperability between South Korean and U.S. forces, the ministry said in a statement.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Considering the supply chain traceability and compliance platform’s vested interest in interoperability, TrusTrace is excited to get started.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 7 Feb. 2025
The exercise aimed to boost force interoperability and demonstrate support for the Philippines amid China's increasing and at times forceful activities inside the Southeast Asian country's exclusive economic zone.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Interoperability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interoperability. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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