uncompress
Reverse data compression
To uncompress is to restore compressed data or files to their original size and format: I need to uncompress the ZIP file before I can open the documents.
The word applies mainly to digital files that have been reduced in size for storage or transmission.
Decompress means the same thing in computing contexts.
Open toothed fastener
Toothed sliding fastener
- tarFile bundling utility
- gzipUnix compression program
- archiveStored historical records
- fileStored collection of data
binary · lossless · codec · algorithm · checksum · encryption · password · utility
Stored duplicate for recovery
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- retrievalAct of getting back
- reconstituteRestore to original form
- rebuildRestore after damage
recreate · regenerate · salvage · reclaim · reinstate · reestablish · snapshot · rollback
unzip
Open toothed fastener
zip
Toothed sliding fastener
file · binary · lossless · codec · algorithm · checksum · encryption · password · utility · software
stretch
Pull to extend
distend · spring · rebound · unfold · release · depressurize
backup
Stored duplicate for recovery
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- retrievalAct of getting back
- reconstituteRestore to original form
rebuild · recreate · regenerate · salvage · reclaim · reinstate · reestablish · snapshot · rollback · checkpoint