compression
An increase in densityAn increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.
» Data compression algorithms can be classified in two categories: those with data loss and those without data loss.
Datenkompressionsalgorithmen lassen sich in zwei Kategorien aufteilen: verlustbehaftete und verlustfreie.
Алгоритмы сжатия данных можно разделить на две категории: с потерей данных и без потерь данных.
Meaning
5 senses(countable, uncountable)An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.
Kompression, Komprimierung
сжа́тиеsžátije
сти́сненняstýsnennja, стискstysk
an increase in the density of something
(countable, uncountable)The cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed.
Kompression
сжа́тиеsžátije
(countable, uncountable)The process by which data is compressed.
Komprimierung
сжа́тиеsžátije
сти́сненняstýsnennja
(countable, uncountable)The electronic process by which any sound's gain is automatically controlled.
(countable, uncountable)The deviation of a heavenly body from a spherical form.
Examples
6 sentencesData compression algorithms can be classified in two categories: those with data loss and those without data loss.
ruАлгоритмы сжатия данных можно разделить на две категории: с потерей данных и без потерь данных. — odexed
deDatenkompressionsalgorithmen lassen sich in zwei Kategorien aufteilen: verlustbehaftete und verlustfreie. — Yorwba
He has a compression fracture of the spine.
ruУ него компрессионный перелом позвоночника. — marafon
How long should I wear compression stockings after surgery?
deWie lange muß ich nach der Operation Kompressionsstrümpfe tragen? — Waldelfe
Carnot machines work according to cycles of compression and expansion.
How long should I wear compression stockings to improve my circulation?
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Middle French compression, from Latin compressiō, equivalent to compress + -Borrowed from Middle French compression, from Latin compressiō, equivalent to compress + -ion.
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Forms
plural: compressions| Singular | compression |
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Synonyms
6 synonyms- applying pressure:compressing
- the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together:condensationcontraction
- an increase in the density of something:compactionconcretiondensification
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
33 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable