forward compatible
ˈfɔrwərd kəmˈpætɪbl
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Definition of forward compatible - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

technologyTECH.able to work with future systems or versionsTECH.
  • This software is forward compatible with upcoming updates.
  • The device remains forward compatible with next-gen hardware.
  • Our app is forward compatible, so future plugins will work.
future-proof upgradable
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Expressions with forward

put forwardv.
propose or suggest for consideration
She put forward a new plan at the meeting..
pay forwardv.
repay kindness by helping someone else
After receiving help, she decided to pay forward.
future forwardadj.
focused on future trends and innovations
The company's future forward approach has led to groundbreaking products.
move the ball forwardv.
make the ball go closer to the goal or target
The team worked together to move the ball forward.
one step forward, two steps backexp.
a situation where progress is lost by greater setbacks
The project felt like one step forward, two steps back.
put one's best foot forwardexp.
show oneself in the best way to make a good impression
She always puts her best foot forward at job interviews.

Expressions with compatible

compatible softwaren.
software that works with other software or hardware
The new printer requires compatible software to function properly.
backward compatibleadj.
able to work with older hardware or software
The new software is fully backward compatible with the previous version..
cross-compatibleadj.
able to work with different systems or devices
The software is cross-compatible with Windows and macOS.
software-compatibleadj.
able to work with certain computer programs
This printer is software-compatible with Windows 10.
backwards compatibleadj.
able to work with older versions or systems
The new software is backwards compatible with older operating systems.
IBM-compatibleadj.
able to work with IBM PC software and hardware
This laptop is IBM-compatible and runs old PC games.
plug compatibleadj.
able to work with other systems
The new printer is plug compatible with older models.
self-compatibleadj.
compatible within the same entity or system
The software is self-compatible with its previous versions.
Hayes compatibleadj.
compatible with Hayes modem communication standards
The new modem is Hayes compatible, ensuring seamless connectivity.

Terms related to forward compatible

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adaptablecompatibleextensibleinteroperablemodularrobustscalableversatile

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  1. French:compatible avec les versions futures, ...
  2. German:zukunftssicher, ...
  3. Italian:aggiornabile, ...
  4. Spanish:actualizable, ...
  5. Portuguese:compatível com versões futuras, ...
  6. Chinese:可向前兼容的, ...
  7. Japanese:将来対応可能な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَوَافِق مَع المُسْتَقْبَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֻכְשָׁר לַעֲתִיד, ...
  10. Russian:совместимый с будущими версиями, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перспективний, ...
  12. Hindi:भविष्य-संगत, ...
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