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compression

UK/kəm'preʃ(ə)n/US/kәm'preʃәn/
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Definitions

n.

The act of pressing something into a smaller space; reduction of data size

压缩

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
com-together, with
+
presspress, squeeze
+
-ionact, process, state
=compression

Noun of compress (press together) — squeezing into smaller space, physical or digital.

Root press still carries 89 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.data compression数据压缩
  • 2.file compression文件压缩
  • 3.chest compression胸外按压

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Data compression lets you store more files on the same disk.

  • 2.

    Begin chest compressions immediately if there's no pulse.

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