compression

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de comprimer quelque chose dans un espace ou un volume plus petit, ou la réduction de la quantité de données nécessaire pour représenter une information.

A noun referring to the act or process of pressing something into a smaller space or volume, or reducing the amount of data needed to represent information.

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1. Increase in densityB2formaltechnical

   An increase in the density of a substance or material, often by applying pressure.

   Compression (augmentation de densité)

   • The compression of the gas in the cylinder raised its temperature.
   • Engineers study the compression of soil under heavy structures.
   • The compression of air in the pump creates pressure.

   Synonymescompactionconsolidationdensificationpressingsqueezing

   Antonymesdilationexpansionrarefaction

2. Reduction in sizeB2formaltechnical

   The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together, often under force.

   Compression (réduction de taille)

   • The compression of the spring stores potential energy.
   • The compression of the foam made it easier to pack.
   • The compression of the material changed its shape permanently.

   Synonymescompactioncondensationconstrictioncontractionnarrowingshrinkingsqueezesqueezing

   Antonymesdilationdistensionenlargementexpansioninflation

3. Data compressionB2formalIT

   Encoding information using fewer bits than the original representation, reducing storage or bandwidth requirements.

   Compression de données

   • Data compression is essential for streaming video efficiently.
   • The file uses lossless compression to preserve quality.
   • Image compression reduces the file size for faster uploads.

   Synonymespacking

4. Application of pressureB2formalmedical

   The act of applying pressure to a part of the body, often to stop bleeding or reduce swelling.

   Compression (application de pression)

   • Apply direct compression to the wound to stop the bleeding.
   • Compression bandages are used to reduce swelling in the ankle.
   • The doctor recommended compression therapy for the patient's leg.

   Synonymesconstrictionpressingpressuresqueezing

   Antonymesdecompressionreleaserelief