interoperable

American  

[in-ter-op-er-uh-buhl, -op-ruh-buhl] / ˌɪn tərˈɒp ər ə bəl, -ˈɒp rə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being used or operated reciprocally.

   interoperable weapons systems.

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interoperable British  

/ ˌɪntərˈɒprəbəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the ability to share data between different computer systems, esp on different machines

   interoperable network management systems

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Other Word Forms

• interoperability noun
• interoperably adverb

Etymology

Origin of interoperable

First recorded in 1965–70; inter- + operable

Example Sentences

Europe can instead build a credible deterrence-and-defense model that reflects its military forces and doctrine, while remaining interoperable with U.S. forces.

From The Wall Street Journal

The program struggled to field drones that were reliable, cheap and interoperable enough to meet the demands of the Defense Department, which led it to move the drone work under new leadership this fall.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead he called for urgent investment in modern, interoperable systems to improve decision-making.

From BBC

The frameworks are designed to sit alongside current greenhouse gas regulations, and be interoperable with compliance standards such as those in Europe and California, where companies have to report their emissions.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We announce our intention to explore co-production of advanced and interoperable missiles for air defense and other purposes to further bolster the Alliance deterrence posture,” the statement said.

From New York Times