COMPRESSION
(noun)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Compression.
Compression - as a noun
An increase in the density of something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compaction18concretion14densification19The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
Example: "The contraction of a gas on cooling"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condensation15contraction15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
shrinkage17shrinking17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
encoding12encryption17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decompression20Applying pressure
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compressing18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
press7pressing11pressure10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decompression20Example Sentences
"Data compression is widely used to reduce file sizes and optimize storage space."
"I need to buy a compression shirt to wear during my workouts."
"Audio compression algorithms allow for streaming music over the internet."
"The doctor recommended compression stockings to improve blood circulation."
"Video compression is necessary to transmit high-quality videos over network connections."
Word Game Points
Is COMPRESSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compression is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COMPRESSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is COMPRESSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compression is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOMPRESSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is COMPRESSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compression is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOMPRESSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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