connectivity

noun con·nec·tiv·i·ty \ (ˌ)kä-ˌnek-ˈti-və-tē , kə- \

Definition of connectivity

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

Recent Examples of connectivity from the Web

More: How to photograph the Great American Eclipse with your iPhone More: Eclipse 2017: 7 things to know about the eye risks For example, AT&T is touting its Mega Cell on Wheels, also known as a Mega COW, to boost internet connectivity.

— darla carter, The Courier-Journal, "Hopkinsville bound? Smartphone frustration may await you," 18 Aug. 2017
The base model includes Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity with internet streaming radio.

— russ mitchell, The Seattle Times, "Tesla Model 3 has some unusual features, including an instrument-free dash," 5 Aug. 2017
With the intelligence in the cloud, mobile networks can provide the connectivity with many robots.

— bill huang, Scientific American Blog Network, "Robots with Their Heads in the Clouds," 2 Aug. 2017
Last week, an Ariane 5 rocket launched an S-band satellite that plays a key role in Inmarsat's high-speed European Aviation Network—which will offer 4G-like connectivity for aircraft, but only over European airspace.

— sebastian anthony, Ars Technica, "Taking a flight on the best Boeing 757," 3 July 2017
All notable features including Wi-Fi connectivity were considered but not rated.

— the good housekeeping institute, Good Housekeeping, "Kenmore Elite 29.8 cu. ft. French Door Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator 74027," 1 July 2017
All notable features including Wi-Fi connectivity were considered but not rated.

— the good housekeeping institute, Good Housekeeping, "Maytag 36-Inch Wide French Door Refrigerator 25 Cu. Ft. MFI2570FEZ01," 30 June 2017
All notable features including Wi-Fi connectivity were considered but not rated.

— the good housekeeping institute, Good Housekeeping, "Viking 36" French-Door Bottom-Freezer RURF336SS5," 29 June 2017
Their innovation and value creation are wholly dependent on access to internet connectivity.

— tim berners-lee, WSJ, "In Defense of Net Neutrality," 22 June 2017

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