interoperability

noun

in·​ter·​op·​er·​a·​bil·​i·​ty ˌin-tər-ˌä-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

: ability of a system (such as a weapons system) to work with or use the parts or equipment of another system

interoperable

ˌin-tər-ˈä-p(ə-)rə-bəl 

adjective

Examples of interoperability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The platform will also allow JATEC to streamline operations, improve interoperability across allies, and manage data with consistent governance controls, a growing priority as NATO faces an expanding digital threat landscape. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Nov. 2025

Destroyer Squadron 15 said the war game improved overall interoperability among the four forces in advanced maneuvering scenarios, anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, information sharing and maritime operations. —Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025

WhatsApp confirms that interoperability features will allow users to text message as well as send images, videos, files, or voice notes between the services. —PC Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025

With a dwindling need for large-scale deployments, Washington can once again embrace strategic power projection by relying on rapid-response capabilities and forward basing, as well as expanding military interoperability and integration among regional partners. —James Jeffrey, Foreign Affairs, 13 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for interoperability

• bioavailability
• biocompatibility
• biodegradability
• generalizability
• histocompatibility
• identifiability
• incommensurability
• incomprehensibility
• ability
• agility
• civility
• debility