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Vocabulary Entry
compression
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of compressing or the state of being compressed; a reduction in size or volume.
Example Sentences
"The compression of the data made it easier to store."
"He felt a sudden compression in his chest during the intense workout."
"The engineer explained the importance of compression in the design of the bridge."
V
verb
To press together; to reduce in size or volume.
Example Sentences
"You can compress the file to save disk space."
"The machine will compress the items to fit in the box."
"She needs to compress her notes to focus on the main ideas."