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
ˌin-tər-ˈä-p(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce interoperability (audio)
adjective

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The lack of interoperability between national tokenized asset platforms is an obstacle for the region. — Maghnus Mareneck, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Washington must take care, however, not to transfer defense responsibilities faster than allies can develop the capabilities to assume them—and not to do so in ways that erode trust, interoperability, and coordination. — Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026 In this environment, interoperability may be as important as the performance of any individual drone or robotic vehicle. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026 While this might sound like going back to the walled garden of the HomeKit days, Matter ensures interoperability with other platforms. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interoperability

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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 27 Oct. 2026.

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