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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In 2017, Berners-Lee took a hiatus from W3C to launch his own interoperability initiative, Inrupt. Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025 In an exclusive interview ahead of the announcement, Matt Doyle, Epic's director of interoperability, explained how the move fits into the nationwide interoperability discussion. Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025 This is essential, as healthcare stakeholders believe that strong interoperability can improve patient outcomes and optimize clinical workflows. Rakhee Langer, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 These announcements come just over a month after PayPal introduced PayPal World, a mechanism that facilitates the interoperability of some of the largest payment systems and wallets worldwide. PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interoperability

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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 3 Oct. 2025.

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