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

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

DesignSpec’s integration with tools like Revit also reflects a broader push toward interoperability between designers and architects, an area that has historically been fragmented. —Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 May 2026

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