interoperable

American

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

adjective

capable of being used or operated reciprocally.

interoperable weapons systems.

interoperable British

/ ˌɪntərˈɒprəbəl /

adjective

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

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In the statement, the companies said that customers increasingly want to build AI in environments that foster “open standards, interoperable software frameworks and architectural choice.”

From MarketWatch

In the release, the companies noted that customers increasingly want to build AI in environments that foster “open standards, interoperable software frameworks and architectural choice.”

From MarketWatch

It has said strict requirements to make its services interoperable with rivals' have also affected the privacy and security of its products.

From BBC

U.S. and allied militaries are training together more extensively and buying the same equipment, aiming to make their forces not just interoperable, but interchangeable.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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