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Meaning of word compression from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
compression noun
Meaning : An increase in the density of something.
Synonyms : compaction, concretion, densification
Meaning : The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together.
Example :
The contraction of a gas on cooling.
Synonyms : condensation, contraction
Meaning : Encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required.
Restoring compressed information to its normal form for use or display.
decompressionMeaning : Applying pressure.
Synonyms : compressing
Relieving pressure (especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure).
decompressing, decompression