compression
1. [ noun ] (writing) encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required
Related terms: decompression encoding image_compression compress
2. [ noun ] the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
Synonyms: contraction condensation
Examples:

: "the contraction of a gas on cooling"

Related terms: shrinking coarctation compress condense
3. [ noun ] an increase in the density of something
Synonyms: concretion densification compaction
Related terms: concentration concrete
4. [ noun ] applying pressure
Synonyms: compressing
Related terms: decompression press squeeze constriction crush condensing compress
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