forward compatibility
UK /ˌfɔːwəd kəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/US /ˌfɔɹwəɹd kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti/
noun1
- The capability of an electronic device, a piece of software, etc., to interoperate with anticipated future systems.
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