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compress

 

[kəmˈprɛs ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

file compression software

To reduce the size of a file or files by using a compression algorithm, making it easier to store or send over the internet. Compression can be lossless, where all original data can be recovered, or lossy, where some data is permanently removed.

Synonyms

compact, reduce, shrink.

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to compress the files before sending them via email.
  • I compressed the folder to save disk space.
Context #2 | Noun

physics

The reduction in the volume of a gas due to an increase in pressure or decrease in temperature. This phenomenon follows Boyle's law, which states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume.

Synonyms

compact, press, squeeze.

Examples of usage

  • The compress of the gas caused its volume to decrease.
  • Boyle's law explains the relationship between pressure and volume.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'comprimere', where 'com-' means 'together' and 'premere' means 'to press'.
  • First recorded use in English dates back to the late 14th century, originally meaning to press together.

Science

  • In physics, compressing a gas increases its pressure. This principle is used in various machines, like engines.
  • Scientists study compression in materials to understand their properties under different forces, essential in engineering and construction.

Technology

  • File compression in computing makes digital data smaller to save space and allow quicker transfer over the internet.
  • Lossy and lossless methods are types of compression; the former reduces quality for size, while the latter maintains original quality.

Literature

  • In writing, 'compressing' can refer to summarizing long stories or concepts into shorter, clearer forms, making them more digestible.
  • Poetry often utilizes compression to express complex emotions in just a few carefully chosen words.

Health

  • In physical therapy, compression techniques are used to reduce swelling in injuries, like using bandages to wrap an injury tightly.
  • Compression garments, like stockings, can help with circulation and are often recommended for long trips.

Translations

Translations of the word "compress" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comprimir

🇮🇳 संपीड़ित करना

🇩🇪 komprimieren

🇮🇩 memampatkan

🇺🇦 стискати

🇵🇱 kompresować

🇯🇵 圧縮する (asshuku suru)

🇫🇷 compresser

🇪🇸 comprimir

🇹🇷 sıkıştırmak

🇰🇷 압축하다 (abchukhada)

🇸🇦 ضغط

🇨🇿 komprimovat

🇸🇰 komprimovať

🇨🇳 压缩 (yāsuō)

🇸🇮 stisniti

🇮🇸 þjappa

🇰🇿 қыспақтау

🇬🇪 შეკუმშვა (shekumshva)

🇦🇿 sıxmaq

🇲🇽 comprimir

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,688, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.