Interconnection
/ˌɪntərkəˈnekʃn/noun
The state of being connected with each other.
The interconnection of these computers allows all of them to access the same data.
Often appears as...
- interconnection of devices
- network interconnection
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Context
Used in fields like IT or engineering to talk about systems working together.
The interconnection of mobile devices with the cloud is vital for this app.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Physical
It can refer to invisible connections, like wireless networks, not just physical cables.
Thanks to wireless interconnection, we can print from anywhere in the office.
Pro Tip 3/3Global Scale
The term often implies wide-reaching, even worldwide, connections.
The internet is a vast global interconnection of computers.
Compare with
associationcollaborateconnectivitycooperatorintegrableinterdependencelinkagenetwork
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