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

After several months of consideration, the European Commission has announced new DMA measures that will force Google to support interoperability and competition in the European Union, and Google is not happy about it. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

This includes Apple, which declined to release Siri AI in Europe, explicitly blaming the DMA and arguing its interoperability requirements compromise user safety. — Robert Hart, The Verge, 16 July 2026

Its onboard capabilities include advanced sensors and data integration, electronic warfare capabilities and interoperability with NATO forces. — Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 8 July 2026

However, this first generation still faces challenges like limited agent mobility, superficial governance and interoperability issues. — Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 8 July 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