the 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.
The state of being compatible; in which two or more things are able to exist or work together in combination without problems or conflict.
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 relatively transparent manner, without loss of information and without the introduction of errors.
the continuity or good fit of material or members or components while being deformed.
the ability to execute a given program on different types of computers without modification of the program or the computers. See backward compatibility and forward compatibility.
A pair of items or entities with mutually suitable characteristics.
A device made of wood or paper, at the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
Any contest or trial of strength or skill, or to determine superiority.
Equality of conditions in contest or competition.
A candidate for matrimony; one to be gained in marriage.
A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet, a baseball game, or a cricket match.
Equivalence; a state of correspondence.
A marriage.
Suitability.
An agreement or compact.
A perforated board, block of plaster, hardened sand, etc., in which a pattern is partly embedded when a mould is made, for giving shape to the surfaces of separation between the parts of the mould.
Someone with a measure of an attribute equaling or exceeding the object of comparison.
To make a successful match or pairing.
To agree; to be equal; to correspond.
To equal or exceed in achievement.
To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.
To fit together, or make suitable for fitting together; specifically, to furnish with a tongue and groove at the edges.
To be an example of a rule or regex.