Compacting: meaning, definitions and examples

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compacting

 

[ kəmˈpæktɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general use

Compacting refers to the process of making something denser or more tightly packed. It is often used in the context of materials or actions that involve compressing or condensing items into a smaller space or volume.

Synonyms

compressing, condensing, packing, squeezing

Examples of usage

  • The workers are compacting the soil to create a stable foundation.
  • The garbage truck is compacting waste to maximize space.
  • We need to compact these boxes for easier storage.

Translations

Translations of the word "compacting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compactação

🇮🇳 संक्षेपण

🇩🇪 Verdichtung

🇮🇩 kompresi

🇺🇦 компактування

🇵🇱 kompaktowanie

🇯🇵 圧縮

🇫🇷 compactage

🇪🇸 compactación

🇹🇷 sıkıştırma

🇰🇷 압축

🇸🇦 ضغط

🇨🇿 kompaktování

🇸🇰 kompaktovanie

🇨🇳 压缩

🇸🇮 kompaktiranje

🇮🇸 þjöppun

🇰🇿 сығу

🇬🇪 კომპაქტირება

🇦🇿 sıxlaşdırma

🇲🇽 compactación

Word origin

The term 'compact' originates from the Latin word 'compacere', which means 'to unite, join together'. Over time, the word evolved in the Old French language to 'compacte', which retained the meaning of being closely packed or densely arranged. In English, the term began to take on both a physical and abstract connotation, referring to not just physical space, but also to ideas or agreements that are tightly organized. The use of 'compacting' as a verbal form thus reflects this history, emphasizing the act of making something more compact in various contexts, be it in construction, waste management, or even in organizing thoughts and information.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,196, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.