interoperable

[in-ter-op-er-uh-buhl, -op-ruh-buhl]

adjective

1. capable of being used or operated reciprocally.

   interoperable weapons systems.

interoperable

/ ˌɪntərˈɒprəbəl /

adjective

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

   interoperable network management systems

Other Word Forms

• interoperability noun
• interoperably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of interoperable¹

First recorded in 1965–70; inter- + operable

Example Sentences

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.

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

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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.

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“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.

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The technical term for making social networks interoperable this way is “federation,” and it turns out there are multiple ways sites can federate.

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