PoliticsAugust 20, 2026
interoperability
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Definition
The ability of different computer systems, software, or organizational datasets to communicate, exchange data, and work together effectively.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'inter-' (between or among) combined with 'operability' (the capacity to operate), which originates from the Latin 'operari' meaning 'to work'.
In the news
The Prime Minister advocates for greater interoperability to ensure that data collected by various government departments can be integrated and used effectively as a national asset. It is presented as a solution to the problem of fragmented information systems.
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