interoperability

noun

in·​ter·​op·​er·​a·​bil·​i·​ty ˌin-tər-ˌä-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce interoperability (audio)
: ability of a system (such as a weapons system) to work with or use the parts or equipment of another system
interoperable adjective

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That means tearing down artificial walls and moving toward a more unified approach to identity security—one that prioritizes visibility, communication and interoperability. Mark McClain, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Oracle’s competitor, Epic, has long been accused of dragging its feet around interoperability efforts, and Oracle has not been afraid to call the company out. Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024 Matter is a new smart home interoperability standard designed to provide a common language for connected devices to communicate locally in your home without relying on a cloud connection. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2024 Regulatory and policy limitations, cultural resistance from occupants and managers, interoperability issues with existing systems and concerns about privacy also pose significant obstacles. Farzam Sepanta, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interoperability 

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interoperability was in 1965

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“Interoperability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interoperability. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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