### Question
What does interoperability mean?


### Answer
**Interoperability** has the following meaning in *7 U.S.C. § 2016*:

> a system that enables a coupon issued in the form of an electronic benefit transfer card to be redeemed in any State

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2016*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 51-FOOD STAMP PROGRAM**

