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

Healthcare leaders must prioritize solutions that support interoperability, reduce duplicate documentation and allow behavioral health teams to operate within familiar workflows. — Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Its existing technology has also been demonstrated in Army interoperability efforts, including a 2025 xTech Counterstrike competition focused on counter-drone technologies. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

Warehouse leaders should think about flexibility, interoperability, and the ability to add capabilities over time rather than looking only at the immediate return on investment. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

The problem so far has been interoperability; not everything works with everything. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 1 Sep. 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