Primary definition
The ability of two or more systems or components to exchange information and to use the information that has been exchanged.
Also known ascompatibility · cross-platform compatibility · system interoperability · interop
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— NICCS GlossaryView source
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NICCS
The ability of two or more systems or components to exchange information and to use the information that has been exchanged.
NICCS Glossary · 2024
Cite this term
Permanent URL · stable across revisions
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Interoperability. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/interoperability
Sources
5 cited · last checked Aug 10, 2026
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NICCS Glossary
NICCS Glossary
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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
EAC Information Technology Terminology
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NIST Election Glossary
NIST Election Glossary
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
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