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单词 compression
释义

compression

noun

com·​pres·​sion kəm-ˈpre-shən How to pronounce compression (audio)
1
a
: the act, process, or result of compressing
b
: the state of being compressed
2
: the process of compressing the fuel mixture in a cylinder of an internal combustion engine (as in an automobile)
3
: the compressed remains of a fossil plant
4
: conversion (as of data, a data file, or a communications signal) in order to reduce the space occupied or bandwidth required
compressional
kəm-ˈpresh-nəl How to pronounce compression (audio)
-ˈpre-shə-nᵊl
adjective

Synonyms

  • compacting
  • compaction
  • condensation
  • condensing
  • constricting
  • constriction
  • contracting
  • contraction
  • squeeze
  • squeezing
  • telescoping
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Example Sentences

the compression of a long, complicated story into a two-hour movie is never easy
Recent Examples on the Web Davis, the 6-foot-7, 335-pound defensive lineman was present with a compression sleeve on his right leg. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Nothing compares with this one, mainly because of the walking involved on a leg so badly damaged that Woods spent three months in a hospital bed before advancing to a wheel chair, crutches, a compression sleeve and still the occasional limp. oregonlive, 5 Apr. 2022 With a compression sleeve on his left calf, nose tackle Michael Pierce moved around at Thursday's Vikings practice like a 340-pound defender who doesn't expect to miss much more time. Andrew Krammer, Star Tribune, 29 July 2021 Oh, and don't forget to grab some compression socks before checkout! John Thompson, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2022 From compression socks to those that come in breathable fabrics or merino wool, your new favorite may be among these fantastic options. Emilia Benton, SELF, 12 Aug. 2022 These compression socks work wonders for pregnant women who experience leg and foot pain or swelling. Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 4 Aug. 2022 With little need for the engine's full powerband, the RS Q e-tron's engineers tinkered with the engine by upping its compression ratio and lowering the turbo's boost in order to improve fuel efficiency. Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 8 May 2022 The driver platform dramatically reduces non-linear distortion, enabling higher sound pressure levels without compression or increased THD and IM distortion. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

compression

noun

com·​pres·​sion kəm-ˈpre-shən How to pronounce compression (audio)
: the act, process, or result of pressing something together

Medical Definition

compression

noun

com·​pres·​sion kəm-ˈpresh-ən How to pronounce compression (audio)
: the act, process, or result of compressing especially when involving a compressing force on a bodily part
compression of an artery by forceps
compression of the brain by the bones of a depressed fracture

compression

noun

as in squeezing
the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing the compression of a long, complicated story into a two-hour movie is never easy

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • squeezing
  • condensing
  • contraction
  • condensation
  • squeeze
  • compaction
  • constriction
  • contracting
  • consolidation
  • compacting
  • constricting
  • telescoping
  • concentration
  • shortening
  • curtailment
  • decreasing
  • abridgment
  • abbreviation
  • abridgement
  • streamlining
  • simplification
  • diminishment
  • lessening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • decompression
  • expansion
  • dispersion
  • scattering
  • inflation
  • dissipation
  • dilation
  • swelling
  • distention
  • distension
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