Pronunciation: /kəmˈprɛs/
noun a machine or device used to press or squeeze something together
A1 I need to learn how to compress files on my computer.
A2 The software allows you to compress multiple files at once.
B1 Using a compression tool can help reduce the size of large files.
B2 The compress function in the program is very efficient.
C1 Data compression is essential for optimizing storage space.
C2 The file was too large to send via email, so I had to compress it first.
verb to press or squeeze something together into a smaller space or volume
A1 I need to compress my clothes to fit them all in my suitcase.
A2 She used a software to compress the files before sending them via email.
B1 The company decided to compress the video files to save storage space.
B2 He was able to compress the large document into a more manageable size.
C1 The scientist developed a new algorithm to compress data more efficiently.
C2 The artist used advanced techniques to compress the high-resolution images without losing quality.
formal The software program allows you to compress large files for easier storage and transfer.
informal I need to compress these photos before I can email them to you.
slang I'll just quickly compress these files and then we can send them over.
figurative He felt like the weight of the world was compressing down on his shoulders.
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