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zipped

 

[ zɪpt ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

compressed file

To be zipped means to be compressed into a file format typically .zip, which reduces the file size for easier storage and transfer. This process allows multiple files to be bundled into a single file. When files are zipped, they lose some of their original formatting and may require decompression software to be accessed again. Zipping is particularly useful for emailing files that exceed size limits or for organizing multiple files into a single manageable package.

Synonyms

archived, compressed, packed

Examples of usage

  • I zipped the folder to send it via email.
  • She zipped all her photos to save space.
  • The software can zip files faster than ever.
Context #2 | Adjective

speedy action

Zipped can also refer to something that is done quickly or with speed. This usage implies a sense of urgency or efficiency, often indicating that something was completed in a short amount of time. The term can describe actions taken swiftly in order to save time or to increase productivity.

Synonyms

quick, rapid, swift

Examples of usage

  • He zipped through his homework.
  • We zipped around the city to complete errands.
  • The project was zipped to completion ahead of schedule.

Translations

Translations of the word "zipped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compactado

🇮🇳 ज़िप किया हुआ

🇩🇪 komprimiert

🇮🇩 dikecilkan

🇺🇦 запакований

🇵🇱 spakowany

🇯🇵 圧縮された

🇫🇷 compressé

🇪🇸 comprimido

🇹🇷 sıkıştırılmış

🇰🇷 압축된

🇸🇦 مضغوط

🇨🇿 komprimovaný

🇸🇰 komprimovaný

🇨🇳 压缩的

🇸🇮 stisnjen

🇮🇸 þjappað

🇰🇿 сығылған

🇬🇪 კომპრესირებული

🇦🇿 sıxılmış

🇲🇽 comprimido

Etymology

The term 'zipped' originates from the word 'zip', which is derived from the sound of a zipper, evoking the idea of speed and quickness. The verb form became particularly popular in the late 20th century with the advent of digital file compression technologies. The first commercial zip software was developed by Phil Katz in 1989 as a way to bundle and compress files for easier distribution. Over the years, 'zipped' has become synonymous with file compression, especially in fields related to computing and data management. The technology revolutionized how we manage files, making transferring large volumes of data much more feasible, especially with the growth of the internet. As a past participle, 'zipped' not only pertains to file compression but has also evolved to describe rapid actions, drawing on its original connotation of speed.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,257, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.