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adj
(of a system or device) Able to communicate, and exchange data with another system or device.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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adj
Operationally compatible, e.g. with other armed forces.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: especially, not-comparable
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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adjective satellite
able to exchange and use information
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
From interoperate + -able; alternatively inter- + operable.
Across languages
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