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

Without a harmonized approach, interoperability between systems and scalability across borders becomes difficult, limiting the technology’s broader adoption. —Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

The more lasting fix is adding data interoperability into any final judgement. —Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025

But Washington also needs to strengthen coordination with allies for actual warfighting—through steps such as modernized joint command-and-control systems, new investments in interoperability, and more sophisticated joint exercises. —Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025

Millions of people are set to benefit as better laws and better tech facilitate data portability and app interoperability. —Spencer Cox, Time, 4 Apr. 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