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

Thus, the interoperability of defense, industry, and civil society will be tested like never before. —Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025

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

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