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Interoperability vs Complementarity - What's the difference?

interoperability | complementarity |

As nouns the difference between interoperability and complementarity

is that interoperability is the capability of a product or system, to interact and function with others reciprocally while complementarity is the state or characteristic of being complementary.

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

    complementarity

    English

    Noun

  • The state or characteristic of being complementary
  • * 1987 April 2, Kenneth N. Gilpin, " 2 Forecasting Firms to Merge," New York Times (retrieved 1 April 2014):
    • "Synergy is one of the most overused words in the English language, but there is a tremendous complementarity to these organizations."