compressing
Making more compact
Compressing is the act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Files are compressed to reduce storage size.
A nurse compresses a wound to stop bleeding.
Time compresses when you're busy—hours feel like minutes.
The word captures both physical pressure and the reduction of something to its essentials: We're compressing three meetings into one.
Converting data to format
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- ZIPPostal routing number
- JPEGLossy photo compression standard
- MP3Lossy audio compression standard
lossy · lossless · archiving · codec · bitrate · encryption · streaming · bandwidth
Study of pressurized liquids
- pneumaticsPhysics of gas mechanics
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- clampsFastening grip devices
- forceStrength or compulsion
crush · squash · psi · megapascal · gauge · piston · cylinder · compactor
Enforceable written agreement
- reduceMake smaller in degree
- diminishTo make smaller
- minimizeReduce to smallest extent
- decreaseBecome or make smaller
constrict · deflate · compacting · squishing · flattening · densifying · tightening · cinching
Minimizing area used
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
- efficientProductive without waste
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
- portableAble to be carried
foldable · collapsible · pocket-sized · telescopic · retractable · nested · vacuum-packed · stackable
Gaseous form of liquid
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- coolingLosing thermal energy
- distillationPurification via vaporization
condensation · droplets · mist · liquefaction · moisture · coils · refrigeration · dehumidifying
encoding
Converting data to format
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- ZIPPostal routing number
- JPEGLossy photo compression standard
MP3 · lossy · lossless · archiving · codec · bitrate · encryption · streaming · bandwidth · artifacts
hydraulics
Study of pressurized liquids
- pneumaticsPhysics of gas mechanics
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- clampsFastening grip devices
force · crush · squash · psi · megapascal · gauge · piston · cylinder · compactor · press
contract
Enforceable written agreement
decrease · constrict · deflate · compacting · squishing · flattening · densifying · tightening · cinching · binding
space-saving
Minimizing area used
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
- efficientProductive without waste
- streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
portable · foldable · collapsible · pocket-sized · telescopic · retractable · nested · vacuum-packed · stackable · modular
vapor
Gaseous form of liquid
distillation · condensation · droplets · mist · liquefaction · moisture · coils · refrigeration · dehumidifying · precipitation
- crushing actionscrushing, flattening, smashing, pressing, stomping
- deformingbending, twisting, warping, curving, folding
- flattening actionsleveling, smoothing, ironing, pressing, crushing
- reducingshrinking, lessening, diminishing, decreasing, cutting back
- shapingmolding, folding, sculpting, forming, curving
- shrinking wordscontracting, reducing, diminishing, dwindling, decreasing
compressingexpanding
Growing in scope
decompressing · distending · inflating · stretching · dilating
compressingdecompressing
Releasing built-up tension
uncompressing · extracting · expanding · unzipping · unpacking
compressingexpanding
Growing in scope
extending · elaborating · lengthening · stretching · developing
- chest compressionsRhythmic pressure on sternum
- compression shortsTight athletic undergarment
- compression socksTight legwear aiding blood flow
- audio compression
- compression shirtTight elastic athletic top
- compression sleeveTight elastic limb wrap
compression, compressible, decompression, compressions, compressive, recompression