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'''Compatibility''' may refer to:

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==Computing==
* [[Backward compatibility]], in which newer systems can understand data generated by older ones
* [[Compatibility card]], an expansion card for hardware emulation of another device
* [[Compatibility layer]], components that allow for non-native support of components
** [[Compatibility mode]], software mechanism in which a software emulates an older version of software
* [[Computer compatibility]], of a line of machines
** [[IBM PC compatible]], computers that are generally similar to the original IBM PC, XT, or AT
* [[Forward compatibility]], in which older systems can understand data generated by newer ones
* [[Hardware compatibility]], between different pieces of computer hardware
* [[License compatibility]], of software licenses
* [[Pin compatibility]], in devices that have the same functions assigned to the same particular pins
* [[Software compatibility]], between different pieces of software
** [[Software incompatibility]]

==Science and mathematics==
* [[Biocompatibility]], a description of materials' ability to remain performant in biological tissues
* [[Blood type|Blood compatibility]], determines what type of donor blood to use in blood transfusions
* Compatibility, a property of [[Split (phylogenetics)|splits]] in phylogenetic trees
* [[Compatibility (chemical)]], how stable a substance is when mixed with another substance
* [[Compatibility (geochemistry)]], how readily a particular trace element substitutes for a major element within a mineral
* [[Compatibility (mechanics)]], the study of compatible deformations in continuum mechanics
* [[Electromagnetic compatibility]], which studies the unintentional generation, propagation, and reception of electromagnetic energy
* [[Histocompatibility]], the degree of similarity of cell surface proteins between individuals
* [[Mate choice#Genetic compatibility|Genetic compatibility]], how well the genes of parents function together in their offspring
* [[Consistency]], logical compatibility between two or more propositions
* [[Compatible relation]], a binary relation that commutes with each operation of an algebraic structure

==Other uses==
* [[Astrological compatibility]], a branch of astrology that studies relationships by comparing natal horoscopes
* [[Compatibilism]], a philosophical position
* [[Interpersonal compatibility]], the long-term interaction between two or more individuals in terms of the ease and comfort of communication

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