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

Google first revealed this interoperability in November and has been steadily expanding its availability, with almost 40 models now supported. —Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026

The questions show the FTC gathering information on industry practices and competitive stumbling blocks, asking about Microsoft’s business agreements, licensing arrangements, and interoperability of its products. —Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 1 June 2026

Watch this roadmap closely The convergence of AI, interoperability of health records, and enterprise productivity platforms is happening now. —David Chou, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

The platform aims to bridge these gaps and improve data interoperability among heterogeneous robot systems. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 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