compression
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(noun) applying pressure |
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Synonyms: compressing |
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Related Words: compaction, condensation, condensing, crunch, crush, press, pressing, pressure, squeeze |
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Antonyms: decompression |
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| 2. |
(noun) encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required |
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Related Words: encoding, encryption, image compression |
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Antonyms: decompression |
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(noun) the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together: "the contraction of a gas on cooling" |
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Synonyms: condensation, contraction |
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Related Words: shrinkage, shrinking |
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(noun) an increase in the density of something |
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Synonyms: compaction, concretion, densification |
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Related Words: concentration |
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