ALL meanings of data compression
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D d - 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
- noun data compression (computing) Any of several techniques for reducing the number of bits needed to represent an item of digital data, either to save storage or to use less bandwidth when transmitting it. 0