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

Intelligent cloud architectures can address this challenge by promoting interoperability and supporting open standards, reducing the risk of lock-in and enabling more flexible AI deployments. —Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025

Additionally, the integration of digital health systems remains a challenge, as health care institutions must work toward seamless interoperability between different platforms. —Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025

One of the most impactful examples is our centralized telemonitoring system, which has contributed to a reduction in unobserved cardiac arrests by ensuring seamless interoperability between vital sign monitors and the telemonitoring center. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025

What technology or consumer product wouldn’t love to have interoperability with arguably the greatest technology brand the world has ever known? —John Tamny, Forbes, 20 Mar. 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