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compatibility

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //kəmˌpætəˈbɪɫəˌti// UK //kəmpˌætɪbˈɪlɪti// com·pat·i·bil·i·ty

n. the ability for two things to work together or exist together without problems. In technology, it means a program or device can run on a specific system.

n. the state in which two or more things are able to exist or perform together in harmony. In a technical context, it refers to the capacity of hardware or software to exchange information or operate within the same environment.


SIMPLE

I need to check the compatibility of this software with my laptop.

CONTEXTUAL

The update caused compatibility issues with older printers, so many office workers could not finish their reports.

COMPLEX

Ensuring backward compatibility is a primary concern for developers who want to retain their existing user base while introducing modern features to the platform.

Antonyms
Origin

Borrowed from New Latin compatibilitās. By surface analysis, compatible + -ity.

Usage

Often takes the preposition 'with' to indicate the second entity in the relationship.

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