Unzipping: meaning, definitions and examples

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unzipping

 

[ สŒnหˆzษชpษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computing activity

Unzipping refers to the process of extracting files from a compressed folder or archive format, commonly known as a 'zip file'. This process allows users to access the files that have been compressed to save space or enable easier file transfer. The unzipping operation typically involves using software tools designed for file compression, enabling the user to retrieve original files in their uncompressed state. It is a common task in data management and file storage, utilized by individuals and organizations alike.

Synonyms

decompressing, extracting

Examples of usage

  • I need to unzip the documents before sending them.
  • He used a program to unzip the downloaded file.
  • Unzipping the folder revealed multiple image files.
  • To access the software, you must first unzip the installation package.

Translations

Translations of the word "unzipping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descompactando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคœเคฟเคชเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Entpacken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membongkar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฟะฐะบัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozpakowywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่งฃๅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcompression

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descompresiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์••์ถ• ํ•ด์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุชุญ ุงู„ุถุบุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dekomprese

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dekompresia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃๅŽ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razpakiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afpakka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะถั‹ั€ะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ descompresiรณn

Etymology

The term 'unzipping' emerged in the late 20th century with the rise of file-sharing and data compression technologies. It is derived from the action of 'zipping' files, which compresses multiple files into a single archive, making it easier to store and transfer them. The 'zip' format was created by Phil Katz in 1989 and became popular on various platforms, leading to the development of unzipping processes. The prefix 'un-' denotes reversal, indicating the action of returning to the original state. As computers and the internet advanced, so did the necessity for effective data management, thus solidifying 'unzipping' in the tech lexicon.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,186, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.