In matrix stimulation, a characteristic of rock that indicates formation permeability is not reduced when treating fluids and their additives contact the formation minerals or fluids inside the reserv [..]

n. ~ 1. The ability of components to work together properly. - 2. Computing · The ability of different pieces of hardware, software, and data to work together. Notes:  Compatibility1 applies to many t [..]

1the ability of people or things to live or exist together without problems The compatibility of brothers and sisters depends on their personalities.2the ability of machines, especially computers, and [..]

Suitable, capable of coexistence in harmony. [D02490]

(ANSI) The capability of a functional unit to meet the requirements of a specified interface.

Capability of two or more items or components of equipment or material to exist or function in the same system or environment without mutual interference. [JP 1-02]

The ability of computer software to run on hardware other than that for which it was originally designed. Compatibility can be upward (or forward) in programs capable of running on newer, more powerfu [..]

The ability of materials to exist in contact without specified (usually hazardous) consequences under a defined scenario. (ASTM E 1445)

In ERP, compatibility refers to the ease and efficiency with which two separate applications can work together to produce a near seamless result. At the opposite end of the spectrum - a worst case scenario - two systems are said to be incompatible if they cannot exchange data and complement each other's functionality.

(French : compatibilité) Tissular compatibility or histocompatibility allows successful grafts; histocompatibility of the donor and recipient are identical or very close.

The ability of two or more materials to exist in close and permanent association for an indefinite period with no adverse effect of one on the other.

The ability of two or more powder coating powders to be combined and applied to a substrate yielding no measurable difference in physical appearance and properties upon cure.

The ability of machines of different makes and models to communicate with one another.

In theory Java is a write once, run everywhere. However, it does not always work both because of bugs in the various platforms and because of deliberate incompatibilities. Here is a table of known maj [..]

(n) a feeling of sympathetic understanding(n) capability of existing or performing in harmonious or congenial combination

The characteristic of a particular motor vehicle which determines the degree to which protection is achieved for occupants in that vehicle and for occupants in all other vehicles with which that vehic [..]

Refers to the reaction a sealant has on another sealant or on another material.

The ability for devices to coexist in a system without corrupting, interfering with, or hindering each other’s operations.

The degree of antigenic similarity between the Tissues of different individuals, which determines the acceptance or Rejection of Allografts.

A lubricants ability to be mixed with another lubricant without detriment to either lubricant. Also, the ability to come into contact with other components or materials without detrimental effects.

Ability of two or more materials to mix with each other without separation or to adhere properly to other surfaces without detriment.

The ability of a container or material to resist chemical degradation or physical change caused by the product, or where a container or material does not chemically degrade or physically change the co [..]

Suitability of products, processes or services for use together under specific conditions to fulfill relevant requirements without causing unacceptable interactions.

see C/C++ compatibility.

1. In computing, the ability to execute a given program on different types of computers without modification of the program or the computers. 2. The capability that allows the substitution of one subsystem (storage facility), or of one functional unit (e.g. , hardware, software), for the originally designated system or functional unit in a relative [..]

The ease of combining software elements with others [Meyer 1997]