connectivity

noun

con·​nec·​tiv·​i·​ty (ˌ)kä-ˌnek-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce connectivity (audio)
kə-
plural connectivities
: the quality, state, or capability of being connective or connected
connectivity of a surface
especially : the ability to connect to or communicate with another computer or computer system

Examples of connectivity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That’s limited to T-Mobile, though Humane does promise more telecom connectivity overseas with SK Telecom and SoftBank. Kyle Barr / Gizmodo, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024 Also later this year, Yale says the new lock will have the option of a firmware upgrade to add Matter-over-Thread connectivity. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2024 Wi-Fi on the plane:Here's how in-flight connectivity is changing (and costing) What are the risks of using public Wi-Fi? Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024 Shortly before first pitch yesterday, the Brewers announced that no parking violations would be levied against patrons who experienced Opening Day connectivity issues and could not activate their parking passes. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024 Smartphones excel in convenience, connectivity and computational photography. Douglas Goodwin, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2024 Her team analyzed the children’s brain activity to assess the functional connectivity between different areas of their brains. Mary Pflum, NBC News, 1 Apr. 2024 The Bottom Line: Automation Still Requires Customization In the short term, building automation will help drive greater digital connectivity and security while sparing buildings from often costly, time-intensive installations and remodels. Billal Hammoud, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Quick Connections, Clear Calls For connectivity, the Galaxy A25 supports sub-6GHz 5G (including C-band) but not faster mmWave service. PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of connectivity was in 1893

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“Connectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connectivity. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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