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

L3Harris revealed that the communications suite will provide interoperability with the United States, NATO and coalition partners, creating a networked battlespace with fifth-generation aircraft and beyond. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025

This technology can be used across all major electronic health records and care systems to return time to clinicians and improve innovation and interoperability. —Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 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

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