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 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Apple is best known for its intuitive user experience, elegant design aesthetics and seamless interoperability between devices. 
Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 Given this requirement and the technical challenges of data silos, digital decisioning works well in a platform environment where information is shared across different applications with ease and interoperability. Guy Yehiav, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 For the purposes of its study, however, McKinsey defined the metaverse as primarily online platforms and experiences that don’t solely occur in virtual reality or require interoperability between virtual worlds. Ann-marie Alcántara And Patrick Coffee, WSJ, 15 June 2022 Still, some payment companies are asking for more interoperability. Mark Gurman, Bloomberg.com, 8 Feb. 2022 This lack of interoperability leads to a major annoyance, for some. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2022 As quick-off-the-mark adopters such as Nike and Gucci have indicated, now is a pivotal time for sketching out the ad boundaries of this brave new world—and the interoperability of platforms within it. Ben Plomion, Forbes, 16 May 2022 This includes audio and video technology, engagement and clinical decision software and interoperability of electronic medical records (EMR) for ordering medication and documentation. Corey Scurlock, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 At a basic level, interoperability enables different technologies to work with one another through the sharing of data. Mark Schwartz, Forbes, 19 July 2022 See More
Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 Given this requirement and the technical challenges of data silos, digital decisioning works well in a platform environment where information is shared across different applications with ease and interoperability. Guy Yehiav, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 For the purposes of its study, however, McKinsey defined the metaverse as primarily online platforms and experiences that don’t solely occur in virtual reality or require interoperability between virtual worlds. Ann-marie Alcántara And Patrick Coffee, WSJ, 15 June 2022 Still, some payment companies are asking for more interoperability. Mark Gurman, Bloomberg.com, 8 Feb. 2022 This lack of interoperability leads to a major annoyance, for some. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2022 As quick-off-the-mark adopters such as Nike and Gucci have indicated, now is a pivotal time for sketching out the ad boundaries of this brave new world—and the interoperability of platforms within it. Ben Plomion, Forbes, 16 May 2022 This includes audio and video technology, engagement and clinical decision software and interoperability of electronic medical records (EMR) for ordering medication and documentation. Corey Scurlock, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 At a basic level, interoperability enables different technologies to work with one another through the sharing of data. Mark Schwartz, Forbes, 19 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1965, in the meaning defined above