compression

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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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или процесс сжатия чего-либо в меньшее пространство или объём, либо уменьшение объёма данных, необходимых для представления информации.esSustantivo que denota la acción o el proceso de comprimir algo en un espacio o volumen menor, o la reducción del volumen de datos necesario para representar información.frNom 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.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung oder den Prozess bezeichnet, etwas in einen kleineren Raum oder ein kleineres Volumen zu pressen, oder die Verringerung des Datenvolumens, das zur Darstellung von Informationen benötigt wird.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação ou o processo de comprimir algo, reduzindo seu volume, tamanho ou espaço ocupado, ou a redução da quantidade de dados necessária para representar uma informação.zh指压缩、压紧的动作或过程，使物体占据更小空间或体积；也指减少表示信息所需的数据量。arاسم يدل على فعل أو عملية ضغط شيء ما في حيز أو حجم أصغر، أو تقليل حجم البيانات اللازمة لتمثيل المعلومات.

1. Increase in density B2 formal technical

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

   • 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.

   ruСжатиеesCompresión (aumento de densidad)frCompression (augmentation de densité)deKomprimierungptCompressãozh压缩arضغط

   Sinônimos: compactionconsolidationdensificationpressingsqueezing

   Antônimos: dilationexpansionrarefaction

2. Reduction in size B2 formal technical

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

   • 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.

   ruСжатиеescompresiónfrCompression (réduction de taille)deKomprimierungptCompressãozh压缩arضغط

   Sinônimos: compactioncondensationconstrictioncontractionnarrowingshrinkingsqueezesqueezing

   Antônimos: dilationdistensionenlargementexpansioninflation

3. Data compression B2 formal IT

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

   • 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.

   ruСжатие данныхesCompresión de datosfrCompression de donnéesdeDatenkompressionptCompressão de dadoszh数据压缩arضغط البيانات

   Sinônimos: packing

4. Application of pressure B2 formal medical

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

   • 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.

   ruСдавливаниеesCompresión (aplicación de presión)frCompression (application de pression)deKompressionptCompressãozh压迫arالضغط على الجسم

   Sinônimos: constrictionpressingpressuresqueezing

   Antônimos: decompressionreleaserelief

• compressions plural form
• compressions' possessive plural form
• compression's possessive singular form