interoperable Meaning of "interoperable"

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Definition(s):

  • (adj) able to exchange and use information

Usage(s):

  1. This is not just a technical issue: just as they need interoperable radio systems, first responders also need to know and trust each other.
  2. This is not just a technical issue: just as they need interoperable radio systems, first responders also need to know and trust each other.
  3. Develop a national, interoperable wireless network for local, state and federal first responders as the 911 commission recommended; and my two favorites:.

Quotes

  1. "Convincing them to license their music to Apple and others DRM-free will create a truly interoperable music marketplace," Jobs wrote. "Apple will embrace this wholeheartedly."
    on Feb 6, 2007 By: Steve Jobs Source: Forbes

  2. "When we talk about homeland security, we hear about money coming from Washington, which is fine, coming to the states and localities - and most of it goes to buy interoperable radios, mobile command centers, firetrucks - and that's fine, but all...
    on Aug 1, 2007 By: Mitt Romney Source: Forbes

  3. "The reason we will not subsidize it today (is) because it's possible that Sirius would subsidize an interoperable radio which would result in XM getting a subscription," Karmazin told Rep. Ed Markey, D-Mass., chairman of the House Subcommittee...
    on Apr 3, 2008 By: Mel Karmazin Source: Palm Beach Post

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