compression
English meaning: Compression
Definition
An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.
Example
“Data compression lets you store more files in less space.”
Another example: “The first-aider began chest compressions to keep the patient alive.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A noun meaning the act of pressing together or reducing volume; in computing, reducing file size ('data compression'); in medicine, pressure on a body part. Technical to neutral register. Contrast 'decompression'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'compressio', from 'comprimere' (to press together), from 'com-' (together) plus 'premere' (to press); 14th century.
Synonyms
- contraction
- condensation
- concretion
- compressing
- densification
- compaction
Antonyms / Opposites
- decompression
- expansion
- rarefaction
Related Words
- lossy
- deflate
- lossless
- jpeg
- compress
- codec
- octane
- carburetor
- decompression
- tiff
Common Collocations
- data compression
- file compression
- chest compression
- compression ratio
- lossless compression
- compression stocking
Word Forms
compress (v); compressed; compressing; compression (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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