Definition
Definition of compressing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
technologyTECH. process of reducing digital data sizeTECH.
- Compressing of files saved storage space on the computer.
2.
actionRare act of pressing something togetherRare
- The compressing of the springs was crucial for the mechanism..
Adjective
1.
reductionreducing in size or volume
- The compressing effect of the software saved disk space.
2.
dataTECH. reducing digital information size by encodingTECH.
- Compressing files saves storage space on the computer.
Origin of compressing
Latin, comprimere (to press together)
Terms with compressing included in their meaning
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mechanics
device for moving or compressing liquids or gases
physical space
fit into a small space by compressing
extraction
force liquid or other substance from something by compressing
compressing
causing something to be compressed or flattened
mechanical
machine used for compressing materials
automotive
method of increasing engine power by compressing air into the engine
construction
construction material made by compressing earth and clay
equipment
used for compressing materials into bales
technology
device compressing gas using axial flow blades
machinery
machine for compressing materials into compact bales
compressing
involving compressing materials into small blocks
technology
file format for compressing and archiving data
audio
device used for compressing and expanding audio signals
signal system
system improving signal-to-noise ratio by compressing and expanding
engine
phase in engines compressing air-fuel mixture for ignition
structure
folding or compressing in a series of folds
textiles
material made by compressing fibers together
acr: Moving Picture Experts Group
standard for compressing audio and video files
compression standard
standard for compressing audio data
compression standards
standards for compressing digital video and audio
manufacturing
involving the process of compressing materials into pellets
medical
sock-like device compressing an amputated stump
machine part
mechanical part stopping leaks by compressing packing around a shaft
automotive
increase engine power by compressing air
Examples of compressing in a sentence
Efficient compressing of images is crucial for web design. Compressing the material made it more durable. The compressing of data saves storage space. The compressing algorithm improved the file transfer speed. Compressing layers in the image editor reduced the file size. Compressing algorithms improve download speeds.
Compressing techniques are vital for video streaming.
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- French:compression, compactant, ...
- German:Komprimieren, komprimierend, ...
- Italian:compressione, compressivo, ...
- Spanish:compresión, compresor, ...
- Portuguese:compressão, compressivo, ...
- Chinese:压缩, 压缩的, ...
- Japanese:圧縮, 圧縮する, ...
- Arabic:ضَغْط البَيَانَات, ضاغط, ...
- Hebrew:דְּחִיסָה, דּוֹחֵס, ...
- Russian:сжатие, сжимающий, ...
- Ukrainian:стиснення, стискаючий, ...
- Hindi:संपीड़न, संपीड़क, ...
Definition of compress - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
informationtr. condense information into a shorter formtr.
- He compressed the report into a one-page summary.
2.
physicstr./intr. squeeze or press togethertr./intr.
- She had to compress the clothes to fit them into the suitcase..
3.
technologytr. TECH. reduce digital information size using fewer bitstr. TECH.
- The software compresses files to save space.
Noun
1.
medical padcloth pad for applying pressure to a body part
- She applied a cold compress to the swollen area..
2.
mechanicalTECH. machine used for compressing materialsTECH.
- The cotton was packed using a large compress.
Images of compress
cloth pad for applying pressure to a body part 
machine used for compressing materials
Origin of compress
Latin, comprimere (to press together)
Examples of compress in a sentence
The app compresses large files quickly. He had to compress the trash to close the bin. The software can compress large files quickly. You can compress the video to upload it faster. The app can compress images without losing quality. He used a warm compress for his sore muscles.
The nurse placed a compress on the wound. The factory installed a new compress for plastics. A steam-powered compress was used in the process.
View all translations of compress
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- French:comprimer, compresse, ...
- German:komprimieren, Druckverband, ...
- Italian:comprimere, impacco, ...
- Spanish:resumir, compresa, ...
- Portuguese:resumir, compressa, ...
- Chinese:压缩, 敷布, ...
- Japanese:圧縮する, 湿布, ...
- Arabic:أَوْجَز, كِمادَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְתַמְצֵת, קוֹמְפְּרֶס, ...
- Russian:сжимать, компресс, ...
- Ukrainian:стискати, компрес, ...
- Hindi:संक्षिप्त करना, पट्टी, ...
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