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data compression

da·ta com·pres·sion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dey-tuh, dat-uh, dah-tuh kuh m-presh-uh n]
    • /ˈdeɪ tə, ˈdæt ə, ˈdɑ tə kəmˈprɛʃ ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dey-tuh, dat-uh, dah-tuh kuh m-presh-uh n]
    • /ˈdeɪ tə, ˈdæt ə, ˈdɑ tə kəmˈprɛʃ ən/

Definitions of data compression words

  • noun data compression the act of compressing. 1
  • noun data compression the state of being compressed. 1
  • noun data compression the effect, result, or consequence of being compressed. 1
  • noun data compression (in internal-combustion engines) the reduction in volume and increase of pressure of the air or combustible mixture in the cylinder prior to ignition, produced by the motion of the piston toward the cylinder head after intake. 1
  • noun data compression Also called data compression. Computers. reduction of the storage space required for data by changing its format. 1
  • noun Definition of data compression in Technology (algorithm)   compression. Probably to distinguish it from (electronic) signal compression. 1
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Origin of data compression

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin compressiōn- (stem of compressiō), equivalent to compress(us) past participle of comprimere to press together (see com-, press1) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Data compression

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data compression popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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