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

The United States needs a comprehensive approach to payment modernization that prioritizes consumer data ownership and interoperability. —Penny Lee, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

Like other Ecovacs products, the Deebot X9 is compatible with Matter for even wider smart home device interoperability. —PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025

The third pillar of the strategic alliance would involve defense cooperation—specifically codevelopment, coproduction, joint logistics, and interoperability. —Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025

Rotational deployments do not provide the constant interoperability and trust that a European frontline requires. —Sławomir Cenckiewicz, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025

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