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

Build with that trajectory in mind —design for scale, interoperability, and governance from day one. —Charles Lamanna, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025

The accords, established in 2020 by the United States and seven other countries, set forth nonbinding principles and guidelines for peaceful space exploration, the use of space resources, the preservation of space heritage, interoperability, and the sharing of scientific data. —Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025

The mission included port calls at five locations and aimed to expand cooperation, training, and interoperability among regional maritime forces. —Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025

Today’s internet is dominated by closed platforms where interoperability requires permission. —Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 24 Nov. 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