English

Alternative spellings
inter-operability

Noun
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1. military the ability of different forces to exchange services so as to operate effectively together
2. 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.
3. rfd-sense"Metering" the ability of using the same software to read different make of meter (electricity, water, gas, etc.)

Related terms
interoperable

Translations
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ttbc|French: interopérabilité f :fr:interopérabilité|(fr)
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ttbc|German: Interoperabilität f :de:Interoperabilität|(de)
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• 2007-12-20 17:45 - Panda10 - /* English */ added trans-top gloss

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