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compatibility

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/

compatibility means: The ability of people or things to work or exist together without problems.

noun

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The ability of people or things to work or exist together without problems.

  • Check compatibility before buying the cable.
  • The test confirmed compatibility with older software.
  • Shared interests do not always guarantee compatibility between partners.

How to use it: compatibility with something (Check its compatibility with your phone.); compatibility between A and B (The test measures compatibility between the two devices.)

Opposites: incompatibility

Common phrases: software compatibility, check compatibility, compatibility with something

Questions about compatibility

What does compatibility mean?

The ability of people or things to work or exist together without problems.

What is compatibility in other languages?

Türkçe: uyumluluk · Español: compatibilidad · Français: compatibilité · Deutsch: Kompatibilität · Italiano: compatibilità · 日本語: 互換性

How do you pronounce compatibility?

It is pronounced /kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/.

How do you use compatibility in a sentence?

Check compatibility before buying the cable. The test confirmed compatibility with older software.

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