English · Science & Technology
interoperability
/ˌɪn.tərˌɒp.ər.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
[/ˌɪn.tərˌɒp.ər.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/]
ability to work together
Advancednoun
Definition
The ability of different systems or products to work together and exchange information.
Example
Interoperability between hospital systems lets doctors access records from any clinic instantly.
Interoperability between hospital systems lets doctors access records from any clinic instantly.
Etymology
From 'inter-' and 'operability', coined in mid-twentieth-century engineering.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in IT, healthcare, and telecommunications standards.