Word
interconnect
Phoneticsin·ter·con·nect, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ˌɪntɝkəˈnɛkt/
UK/ˌɪntəkənˈɛkt/
Technology
Definition
v. to join two or more things together so they can work as one system. You often use this when talking about computers, wires, or networks.
v. to link or connect two or more components, systems, or networks to facilitate communication or data exchange. Often used in technical contexts regarding electronics or telecommunications.
Examples
“The new software allows different apps to interconnect.”
“Engineers must ensure that the various sensors in the building interconnect through a central control panel.”
“Modern urban planning emphasizes how different modes of transport should interconnect to reduce congestion and provide seamless travel experiences for commuters.”
Examples
simple
“The new software allows different apps to interconnect.”
contextual
“Engineers must ensure that the various sensors in the building interconnect through a central control panel.”
complex
“Modern urban planning emphasizes how different modes of transport should interconnect to reduce congestion and provide seamless travel experiences for commuters.”
Real-World Examples
“The potential downside for this arrangement is that die-to-die interconnects often can’t communicate quite as fast as components all housed on the same silicon.” “They believe that traditional interconnect technology, which relies on electrons, simply can’t keep pace with the growing need for high-bandwidth AI workloads.” Etymology
From inter- + connect.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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