data compression
ˈdɑtə kəmˈprɛʃən
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Definition of data compression - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.techniques to reduce digital data size for storage or transmissionTECH.
  • Data compression is essential for efficient file storage.
  • Data compression reduces bandwidth usage significantly.
  • Advanced data compression can speed up downloads.
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Expressions with data

massage the datav.
change numbers or information to make results look better
They tried to massage the data before the report was published.
a flood of datan.
overwhelming amount of information to process
The researchers faced a flood of data from the new study.
torture the datav.
manipulate data to get desired results
The scientist decided to torture the data to support his hypothesis.
basic datan.
essential simple facts or figures needed to describe or understand something
The form asks for basic data like your name and address.
customer datan.
information collected about buyers such as identities purchases and contact details
The company uses customer data to improve its marketing campaigns.
data collectorn.
person whose job is to gather information for some purpose
The company hired a data collector to interview customers after each visit.

Expressions with compression

age compressionn.
pushing young children toward older children's behaviors or standards
Age compression makes kids act older than their age.
compression sockn.
tight-fitting sock to improve blood flow
The doctor recommended wearing a compression sock after surgery.
image compressionn.
shrinking picture data to save storage or send faster
Image compression reduced the file size without ruining the photo.
chest compressionn.
act of pressing the chest to aid blood flow
Chest compression was necessary after the collapse.
compression bandagen.
bandage applying pressure to control bleeding or swelling
The nurse applied a compression bandage to the wound.
compression fracturen.
fracture where a bone collapses under pressure
The elderly patient suffered a compression fracture in her spine.
compression mouldingn.
manufacturing method using heat and pressure to shape material inside a mold
Compression moulding is often used to produce durable rubber parts.
compression ringn.
metal ring on a piston that seals gases inside the cylinder
A worn compression ring can cause low engine power and blue smoke.
audio compressionn.
process that reduces audio file size by encoding sound more efficiently
Streaming services use audio compression to deliver music with smaller data usage.
compression chambern.
enclosed part of a machine where gas or material is squeezed into smaller volume
The compressor's compression chamber must be inspected regularly for wear and leaks.

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Terms with data compression included in their meaning

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crunchv.
data compression
compress data using an algorithm
encodern.
data processing
algorithm transforming data for compression or encryption
deflatev.
data compression
compress data using an algorithm
lossyadj.
technology
characterized by data loss in compression
Portable Network Graphicsn.
technology
raster graphics file format supporting lossless data compression
run length encodingn.
technology
data compression method using repeated data elements

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  1. French:compression de données, ...
  2. German:Datenkompression, ...
  3. Italian:compressione dei dati, ...
  4. Spanish:compresión de datos, ...
  5. Portuguese:compressão de dados, ...
  6. Chinese:数据压缩, ...
  7. Japanese:データ圧縮, ...
  8. Arabic:ضَغْط البَيَانَات, ...
  9. Hebrew:דְּחִיסַת נְתוּנִים, ...
  10. Russian:сжатие данных, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стиснення даних, ...
  12. Hindi:डेटा संपीड़न, ...
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