Definition of "interoperability" []

• The capability of a product or system to interact and function with others. (noun)
• The capacity for a service, piece of equipment etc., to be operated by different forces or groups. (noun)

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• "The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers or IEEE defines the term interoperability as follows:"
• "They'll be doing things like joint exercises, looking for common directions on peacekeeping, looking for what we call interoperability -- the ability of militaries from different countries, particularly within Africa, to work with each other as they respond to both conflict management situations and also humanitarian crises."
• "Some projects with natural complementarities will group to create what we call interoperability clusters."