interoperability

[in-ter-ah-pruh-bil-i-tee, in-ter-ah-per-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌɪn tərˌɑ prəˈbɪl ɪ ti, ˌɪn tərˌɑ pər əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

NOUN

technological compatibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compatibility connectability intercommunicability interconnectability networkability pairability

STRONG

combinability interfaceability mutual intelligibility

WEAK

interemployability interlegibility interlinkability interusability linkability

Antonyms

STRONGEST

incompatibility non-intercommunicability non-networkability unpairability

STRONG

non-interfaceability uncombinability unconnectability

WEAK

lack of mutual intelligibility non-interlegibility non-interlinkability unlinkability

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interoperability

However, the CMA argued that, unlike the EU, it is focused on ensuring the interoperability of particular aspects of Apple's tech, such as digital wallets and watches.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

The same EU court is still due to rule on interoperability.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

They should consider the benefits of interoperability and open application programming interfaces.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

The product is central to the company’s AI strategy as its close partnership with OpenAI diminishes, but confusing brand positioning and interoperability problems have frustrated users.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026

This formalized map of article structure allows the user interface design to be uncoupled from the underlying database system, an important step toward interoperability.

From Library of Congress Workshop on Etexts by Library of Congress

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