Difference between Compatible and Compliant

COMPATIBLE vs COMPLIANT: NOUN

Something that is compatible with something else.
A device, such as a computer or computer software, that can be integrated into or used with another device or system of its type.

(of a couple) existing together harmoniously
Capable of being used with or connected to other devices or components without modification
Capable of forming a homogeneous mixture that neither separates nor is altered by chemical interaction
Having similar disposition and tastes
Capable of existing or performing in harmonious, agreeable, or congenial combination with another or others.
Capable of orderly, efficient integration and operation with other elements in a system with no modification or conversion required.
Capable of forming a chemically or biochemically stable system.
Capable of being grafted, transfused, or transplanted from one individual to another without rejection.
Capable of existing in harmony; congruous; suitable; not repugnant; -- usually followed by with.
Capable of easy interaction.
Able to get along well.
Able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination

Disposed or willing to comply
Evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
Easily influenced or imposed on
Willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest
Disposed or willing to comply; submissive.
Yielding; bending; pliant; submissive.
Willing to comply; yielding; bending; pliant; submissive; willing to do what someone wants.
Compatible with or following guidelines, specifications, rules, or laws.

Capable of coexisting or being found together in the same subject; consistent; reconcilable: now followed by with, formerly sometimes by to.
Capable of existing together in harmony; suitable; agreeable; congenial; congruous.
Synonyms Consistent (with), accordant (with), congruous (with), congenial (to), in keeping (with). For comparison, see incompatible.

Congruent, Interoperable, Complies, Compliant, Conforms, Incompatible, Well matched, Congenial, Miscible, Sympathetic, Harmonious, Matched, Agreeable, Mixable, Congruous

Compliance, Lamblike, Yielding, Spiritless, Willing, Nonresistant, Soft, Meek, Submissive, Obliging, Biddable, Acquiescent, Obedient, Amenable, Complying

Suitable, Congruent, Interoperable, Compliant, Conforms, Incompatible, Well matched, Congenial, Miscible, Sympathetic, Harmonious, Matched, Agreeable, Mixable, Congruous

Compliance, Lamblike, Yielding, Spiritless, Willing, Nonresistant, Soft, Meek, Submissive, Obliging, Biddable, Acquiescent, Obedient, Amenable, Complying

Two statements are compatible if they can both be true, and two events are compatible if they can both occur.
Muslims that their faith is compatible with wider shared values and that being a Muslim is also compatible with being a good citizen.
INTJ and ESFP are most compatible, while INTP and ESFJ are, as you can probably guess, most compatible.
Mobile Compatible phones, Sprint Compatible Phones, as well as most GSM and CDMA Unlocked phones.
Compatible: All our resume templates are compatible with Word for Mac and most of them are editable with Apple Pages too.
Fi and Ethernet connected Mac compatible network drive products for Time Machine compatible network storage and backup.
Straight talk SIM card for Verizon compatible phones Compatible with a used Verizon LTE device.
Similarly, adding a branch to a union type is backward compatible but not forward compatible.
This means that changing a field name is backward compatible but not forward compatible.
Disconnect plug to compatible Plantronics amplifiers, or phones with compatible headset ports.

VEX Robotics Crossbow is compliant with CPSIA standards.
Airspace program in an efficient and compliant manner.
SEC compliant, ready to raise capital from investors.
Is Microsoft Azure Cloud Compliant With PCI DSS?
If the Property is not compliant, the PCA Report should state that the Property is not compliant and recommend additional assessment.
Ef your service agents are not compliant, then you are not compliant.
We help practice managers to get their practice compliant with regulation and to stay compliant.
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Compliant Tax Invoices Every attempt should be made to obtain a copy of a compliant Tax Invoice.
Most compliant states offer a choice to opt out of obtaining a compliant ID.