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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Such standards would foster interoperability, making DID systems widely accepted and trusted. Saurav Bhattacharya, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 When developing innovations for mission-critical applications, having connectedness and interoperability be a key driver from the start will allow new technologies to advance in ways that benefit humanity. Kalyn Sims, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 From the lack of an audience, to the clunky, uncomfortable, and prohibitively expensive VR hardware, or the lack of interoperability, the promise of the metaverse from 2021 simply isn’t holding true in 2024. Webb Wright, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024 That means tearing down artificial walls and moving toward a more unified approach to identity security—one that prioritizes visibility, communication and interoperability. Mark McClain, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interoperability 

Word History

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 6 Dec. 2024.

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