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compression

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/kəmˈprɛʃən/ · com-pres-sion

The process of reducing the size or amount of something.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of reducing the size or amount of something.

کسی چیز کے حجم یا مقدار کو کم کرنے کا عمل۔

کمپریشن

compression

Synonyms

squeezingcondensationcrushingدباؤفشردگیغلط کزائی

Antonyms

expansiondilatationenlargementتوسیعپھیلاؤبڑھوتری

Common Collocations

  • data compression
  • compression ratio
  • compression technique

Example Sentences

The compression of data is essential for efficient storage.

ڈیٹا کا کمپریشن مؤثر ذخیرہ کرنے کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Data ka compression mo'asar zakheera karne ke liye zaroori hai.

The engineer explained the principles of air compression.

انجنئیر نے ہوا کے دباؤ کے اصولوں کی وضاحت کی۔

Engineer ne hawa ke dabao ke usooolon ki wazahat ki.

The compression of the material made it easier to transport.

مواد کا کمپریشن اس کی نقل و حمل کو آسان بنا دیتا ہے۔

Mawaad ka compression is ki naqil o hamal ko aasan bana deta hai.

Easily Confused With

decompression:Decompression refers to the process of expanding something that has been compressed.

Word Family

compress
verbدبانا
compressed
adjectiveکمپریسڈ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'compression' as squeezing something tight.

Imagine a can being pressed to reduce its volume.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "compressio" — to press together

First known use: 15th century

The term 'compression' has evolved over time from the Latin roots referring to the act of pressing or squeezing together, commonly used in various fields such as science and technology.