interoperability

American  

[in-ter-ah-pruh-bil-i-tee, in-ter-ah-per-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌɪn tərˌɑ prəˈbɪl ɪ ti, ˌɪn tərˌɑ pər əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

1. the ability of different systems or devices to operate together effectively, especially in computing or weapons technology.

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Example Sentences

“For over a decade, we’ve built the foundation that makes AI safe and scalable – a single source of truth, cross-cloud interoperability, and enterprise-grade governance,” Chief Executive Sridhar Ramaswamy said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

When BlackRock’s $1.87 billion sits on one platform and Siemens’s bonds on another, interoperability determines whether tokenization creates or destroys liquidity.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

This facility will host Qatari F-15 fighter jets and personnel, enabling joint training exercises with U.S. forces to enhance interoperability and combat readiness.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2025

"The location will host a contingent of Qatari F-15s and pilots to enhance our combined training" as well as "increase lethality, interoperability," he said.

From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025

With interoperability, PCs, Macs, Suns, Dec VAXen, CDC Cybers, etc, all work together allowing one host computer to communicate with and take advantage of the resources of another.

From Zen and the Art of the Internet by Kehoe, Brendan P.