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Compressing
see synonyms of compressingNoun
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Compressing
see synonyms of compressingverb (kəmˈprɛs
)
1. (transitive)
to squeeze together or compact into less space; condense
2. computing
to apply a compression program to (electronic data) so that it takes up less space
noun (ˈkɒmprɛs
)
3.
a wet or dry cloth or gauze pad with or without medication, applied firmly to some part of the body to relieve discomfort, reduce fever, drain a wound, etc
4.
a machine for packing material, esp cotton, under pressure
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Compressing
see synonyms of compressing verb transitive
1.
to press together; make more compact by or as by pressure
noun
2.
a pad of folded cloth, sometimes medicated or moistened, for applying pressure, heat, cold, etc. to some part of the body
3. US
a machine for compressing cotton bales
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Compressing
see synonyms of compressingtr.v. com·pressed, com·press·ing, com·press·es
1. To press together: compressed her lips.
2. To make more compact by or as if by pressing.
3. Computers To encode (data) to minimize the space required for storage or transmittal: compressed the file so that it could be downloaded more quickly.
n. (kŏmprĕs′)
1. Medicine A soft pad of gauze or other material applied with pressure to a part of the body to control hemorrhage or to supply heat, cold, moisture, or medication to alleviate pain or reduce infection.
2. A machine for compressing material.
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