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 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 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.
The act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition of being separated.
Departure from active duty, while not necessarily leaving the service entirely.
An agreement legalizing such an arrangement.
An object that separates two spaces.
The act or condition of two or more people being separated from one another.
The place at which a division occurs.
An interval, gap or space that separates things or people.
The act or condition of a married couple living in separate homes while remaining legally married.