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

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

However, various challenges, such as after-hours gaps in patient care, data silos, interoperability issues and data quality inconsistencies, can hinder timely access to data and effective healthcare delivery. —Sidd Shah, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

This would boost interoperability during a conflict. —Gary Roughead, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025

Technology providers, health systems, policymakers, and community organizations should set shared standards for interoperability, affordability, and rollout. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Aug. 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