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

This is building up their capabilities, their interoperability, their ability to work with NATO allies if a conflict occurs. —CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026

Modernize case management systems for interoperability and communications with courts and employers. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026

Policymakers therefore have an opportunity to align innovation with safety by establishing baseline standards for pharmacist accessibility, medication review processes, data interoperability, and escalation pathways for clinical concerns. —Mark A. Munger, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026

Achieving this requires interoperability, data governance and collaboration that current market incentives often fail to accomplish. —Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

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