B2 noun Neutral

Compatibility

/kəmˌpæt.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

The capacity for two systems, software programs, or hardware devices to work together without any issues. It is a crucial factor when upgrading or integrating technology.

Beispiele

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1

The new update caused compatibility issues with my older apps.

The newest change made my old programs stop working properly.

2

Backward compatibility is a key feature of this gaming console.

Being able to play old games is a main feature of this machine.

3

I'm worried about the compatibility of these two cables.

I'm not sure if these two wires will work together.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
compatibility
Adverb
compatibly
Adjektiv
compatible
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Merkhilfe

Compatible things are like a 'compact' couple; they fit together perfectly.

Schnelles Quiz

The technician checked the hardware ______ before installing the new graphics card.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: compatibility

Beispiele

1

The new update caused compatibility issues with my older apps.

everyday

The newest change made my old programs stop working properly.

2

Backward compatibility is a key feature of this gaming console.

business

Being able to play old games is a main feature of this machine.

3

I'm worried about the compatibility of these two cables.

informal

I'm not sure if these two wires will work together.

4

The paper discusses software compatibility in open-source environments.

academic

The article talks about how programs work together in free systems.

5

We need to ensure full compatibility across all mobile devices.

formal

We must make sure everything works perfectly on all phones.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
compatibility
Adverb
compatibly
Adjektiv
compatible

Häufige Kollokationen

backward compatibility working with older versions
system compatibility working with the computer system
compatibility test a check to see if things work together
ensure compatibility make sure things work together
compatibility mode a setting to run old software

Häufige Phrasen

compatibility issues

problems with things working together

cross-platform compatibility

working on different types of computers

check for compatibility

look to see if it works

Wird oft verwechselt mit

Compatibility vs Capability

Compatibility is about working together; capability is about what a system is able to do on its own.

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Nutzungshinweise

Often used with 'with' (e.g., compatibility with Windows).

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often struggle with the spelling, specifically the '-ibility' vs '-ability' ending.

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Merkhilfe

Compatible things are like a 'compact' couple; they fit together perfectly.

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Wortherkunft

From Latin 'compati', meaning to suffer with or feel pity; later evolved to mean 'to coexist'.

Grammatikmuster

uncountable noun followed by the preposition 'with'

Schnelles Quiz

The technician checked the hardware ______ before installing the new graphics card.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: compatibility

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