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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)
compactionconcretiondensification

The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

Example: "The contraction of a gas on cooling"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
condensationcontraction
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
shrinkageshrinking
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
encodingencryption
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decompression

Applying pressure

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compressing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
presspressingpressure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
decompression

Example 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."
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Word Game Points

Is COMPRESSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compression is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
COMPRESSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is COMPRESSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compression is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPRESSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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