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| 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" |
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| 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 | |
| Similar spelling: |
compress compressing comprehension compressible compressor compressed comparison compressed_gas compromising comprising comprehend compressed_air comprise comprehended comprehensive |
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