Definitions for Compression
kəmˈprɛʃ əncom·pres·sion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. compaction, compression, concretion, densificationnoun

   an increase in the density of something

2. compression, condensation, contractionnoun

   the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

   "the contraction of a gas on cooling"

3. compressionnoun

   encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required

4. compression, compressingnoun

   applying pressure

GCIDERate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Compressionnoun

   (Computers) reduction of the space required for storage (of binary data) by an algorithm which converts the data to a smaller number of bits while preserving the information content. The act of compressing . Compression may be lossless compression, in which all of the information in the original data is preserved, and the original data may be recovered in form identical to its original form; or lossy compression, in which some of the information in the original data is lost, and decompression results in a data form slightly different from the original. Lossy compression is used, for example, to compress audio or video recordings, and sometimes images, where the slight differences in the original data and the data recovered after lossy compression may be imperceptable to the human eye or ear. The JPEG format is produced by a lossy compression algorithm.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. compressionnoun

   to increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction

2. compressionnoun

   the cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed

3. compressionnoun

   the process by which data is compressed

4. compressionnoun

   the electronic process by which any sound's gain is automatically controlled

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Compressionnoun

   The act of bringing the parts of any body more near to each other by violence; the quality of admitting such an effort of force as may compel the body compressed into a narrower space.

   Etymology: compressio, Latin.

   Whensoever a solid body is pressed, there is an inward tumult in the parts thereof, seeking to deliver themselves from the compression; and this is the cause of all violent motion. Francis Bacon, Natural History, №. 9.

   The powder in shot, being dilated into such a flame as endureth not compression, moveth likewise in round, the flame being in the nature of a liquid body, sometimes recoiling. Francis Bacon, Natural History.

   Tears are the effects of the compression of the moisture of the brain, upon dilatation of the spirits. Francis Bacon, Nat. Hist.

   He that shall find out an hypothesis, by which water may be so rare, and yet not be capable of compression by force, may doubtless, by the same hypothesis, make gold and water, and all other bodies, as much rarer as he pleases; so that light may find a ready passage through transparent substances. Newt.

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1. compression

   Compression refers to the process of reducing the size or volume of data, a substance, or an object, often with the purpose of making it more manageable, efficient or compact. It is widely used in computer technology to increase storage capacity, speed up file transfer, and optimize bandwidth usage. In physics or mechanics, compression relates to the act of applying force to a material causing it to become smaller or more condensed.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Compressionnoun

   the act of compressing, or state of being compressed

2. Etymology: [L. compressio: cf. F. compression.]

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1. Compression

   Compression is the first solo album by bassist Billy Sheehan, formerly of Talas, David Lee Roth, and Mr. Big.

Matched Categories

1. • Concentration
   • Encoding
   • Pressure

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Compression in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Compression in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Compression in a Sentence

1. Phil Hartmann:

   So as these compression garments claim it increases the blood flow during exercise, those negative -- well potentially negative -- properties can be washed out sooner.

2. Michael James:

   The CPI number being stronger than expected has led to further weakness in tech stocks, tech investors are concerned that higher rates are going to lead to multiple compression and less attractive valuations for tech names in a higher rate environment.

3. Fed Chair Janet Yellen:

   I would highlight that equity market valuations at this point generally are quite high, there are potential dangers there... We've also seen the compression of spreads on high-yield debt, which certainly looks like a reach for yield type of behavior.

4. Speaker Ryan:

   We have some compression in the schedule, votes are going to be all over the place.

5. Ishak Ibrahim:

   We are not in a compression situation, we are talking about rights, and (how) the state has not (fulfilled its duty) to protect the Copts and enhance equality.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Compression
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Compression
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Compression
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Compression
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Compression
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Compression