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Interaction vs Interoperability - What's the difference?

interaction | interoperability |

As nouns the difference between interaction and interoperability

is that interaction is the situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence while interoperability is the capability of a product or system, to interact and function with others reciprocally.

interaction

English

(wikipedia interaction)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.
    • Be aware of interactions between different medications.
  • A conversation or exchange between people.
    • I enjoyed the interaction with a bunch of like-minded people.

    Derived terms

    * interactionless

    Related terms

    * interact * interactive

    interoperability

    English

    (wikipedia interoperability)

    Alternative forms

    * inter-operability

    Noun

  • The capability of a product or system, to interact and function with others reciprocally.
  • (military) The capacity for a service, piece of equipment etc., to be operated by different forces or groups.
  • * 2010 , "Entente or bust", The Economist , 14 Oct 2010:
    • Dr Fox and Mr Morin have ruled out the notion of binational crews, but they are still exploring other ways to enhance the interoperability of France’s Charles de Gaulle and Britain’s planned two new carriers, which seem likely to be spared by the defence review.

    Related terms

    * interoperable * interoperation