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

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This lack of interoperability generally results in fragmentations of AI systems that cannot reach the complete dataset required for their accuracy. —

Erum Manzoor, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024 The Commission is requesting feedback from companies seeking interoperability with Apple by January 9th, 2025. —

Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024 Addressing radio interoperability by requiring, and ensuring through appropriate supervision, the co-location of Secret Service personnel with state and local public safety counterparts at unified command posts. —

Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024 While standardization is elusive at the moment, interoperability is preferred. —

Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 16 Dec. 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 5 Jan. 2025.

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