compression

UK
/kəmˈprɛʃən/
US
/kəmˈprɛʃən/

Translations

compressionnoun
compressions
pl
The compression of the file reduced its size significantly.
Сжатие файла значительно уменьшило его размер.
The audio compression improved the sound quality.
Компрессия аудио улучшила качество звука.
compressionadjective
UK
/kəmˈprɛʃən/
US
/kəmˈprɛʃən/
Used attributively before nouns to denote garments, bandages, algorithms etc. that exert or involve compression.

Definitions

compressionnoun
The act or process of compressing or being compressed.
The compression of the spring stores potential energy.
A reduction in volume (causing an increase in pressure) of the fuel mixture in an internal combustion engine before ignition.
The engine's compression was tested to ensure it was functioning properly.
The process of reducing the size of a data file or stream.
File compression is essential for saving storage space on the computer.
A garment or device designed to apply controlled pressure to a part of the body, typically to improve blood flow or provide support.
After surgery, the patient was instructed to wear a compression sleeve on her arm.
compressionadjective
Designed to exert pressure on something or relating to the process of compressing.
He wore compression socks to improve circulation during the flight.