What do the different cross-reference types mean?

DROP-IN REPLACEMENT: Same function, same pinout, parametrically equivalent or better to the compared device.
PIN-FOR-PIN REPLACEMENT: Same function, same pinout but different parameters to the compared device.
SAME FUNCTIONALITY: Same function, but different pinout and parameters to the compared device.
SIMILAR FUNCTIONALITY: Similar function, pinout and or parameters to the compared device.

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