compatibilitycode
nounUK /kəmˌpætɪˈbɪləti kəʊd/
US /kəmˌpætəˈbɪləti koʊd/
A compatibility code is a special set of letters or numbers that shows if two things can work together.
The game would not start because the compatibility code on the box did not match my console.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A short code used to check whether two pieces of software can run together.
The installer asked for the compatibility code before it would connect to the server.
3. A label on a product that tells you which devices it is made to work with.
Check the compatibility code on the charger to see if it fits your phone.
4. A set of rules in a program that helps old files open in a newer version.
The app uses a compatibility code so that old save files still load.