compression
Forcing into less
Compression is the act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
In physics, compression is the opposite of tension—force that pushes inward rather than pulling apart.
Digital compression reduces file sizes by eliminating redundant data: audio compression, video compression.
In medicine, compression applies pressure to an injury or body part: compression bandage, compression socks.
Engine compression refers to the squeezing of fuel and air before ignition.
Firm bilateral compression
- crushCompress with force
- pressApply force downward
- compactTightly packed together
- compactorMachine that compresses materials
vice · clamp · hydraulic · piston · pneumatic · bale · trash compactor · stamping
Toothed sliding fastener
- gzipUnix compression program
- losslessRetaining all original information
- lossySacrificing fidelity for size
- codecData compression algorithm
deflate · archive · encoding · algorithm · bitrate · file size · storage · bandwidth
Pressure, mental or vocal
- strainExcessive stretching force
- loadCarried weight or burden
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
- deformationChange in shape
modulus · yield · buckling · fatigue · fracture · plasticity · shear · tensile
Tightening or narrowing action
- tightnessState of being constricted
- crampPainful muscle seizure
- tensionStretched or strained state
- contractionReduction in size
cinching · binding · stricture · squeeze · pressure · chest tightness · spinal · pinched
Signal amplitude span
- limitingPlacing restrictions upon
- thresholdPoint of beginning
- ratioComparative numerical relation
- attackAggressive act against another
release · knee · pumping · ducking · multiband · mastering · mixing · transients
Purify through vaporization
- concentrateReduced, potent form
- reduceMake smaller in degree
- thickenIncrease in viscosity
- condenseMake more compact
evaporate · dehydrate · solidify · coalesce · precipitate · consolidate · crystallize · extract
squeeze
Firm bilateral compression
compactor · vice · clamp · hydraulic · piston · pneumatic · bale · trash compactor · stamping · molding
zip
Toothed sliding fastener
- gzipUnix compression program
- losslessRetaining all original information
- lossySacrificing fidelity for size
codec · deflate · archive · encoding · algorithm · bitrate · file size · storage · bandwidth · transmission
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
- strainExcessive stretching force
- loadCarried weight or burden
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
deformation · modulus · yield · buckling · fatigue · fracture · plasticity · shear · tensile · column
constriction
Tightening or narrowing action
contraction · cinching · binding · stricture · squeeze · pressure · chest tightness · spinal · pinched
dynamic range
Signal amplitude span
attack · release · knee · pumping · ducking · multiband · mastering · mixing · transients · loudness
distill
Purify through vaporization
- concentrateReduced, potent form
- reduceMake smaller in degree
- thickenIncrease in viscosity
condense · evaporate · dehydrate · solidify · coalesce · precipitate · consolidate · crystallize · extract · refine
bandage
Wound covering strip
garment · tourniquet · binder · sock · therapy · edema · swelling · circulation · elastic · support
summarize
State main points briefly
- abridgeShorten by omission
- shortenReduce in extent
- abbreviateReduce word length
condense · synopsis · digest · abstract · truncate · précis · encapsulate · epitomize · brief · outline
- audio termsWAV, dB, tone, frequency response, MP3
- computer termsbit, byte, binary, cursor, click
- causes of damagestress, trauma, pollution, neglect, abuse
- Doctor's ordersbed rest, lose weight, quit smoking, exercise, eat healthy
- forcesgravity, force, electromagnetism, thrust, drag
- healing methodsbandaging, stitching, massage, rest, sleep
compressionexpansion
Increase in scope
decompression · tension · extension · stretching · extraction
compressionexpansion
Increase in scope
dilation · inflation · swelling · distension · distention
compressiondispersion
Scattering across space
scattering · dissipation · diffusion · spreading · dispersal
- 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
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