forward compatibility

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Synonyms: forwards compatibility

Antonyms: forwards compatibility

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computer hardware|software}} The [[capability]] of an [[electronic#Adjective|electronic]] [[device]], a [[piece#Noun|piece]] of [[software]], etc., to [[interoperate]] with [[anticipated#Adjective|anticipated]] [[future#Adjective|future]] [[system]]s. {{defdate|from late 20th c.}}

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