Meaning of the word compression in English

What does compression mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

compression

US /kəmˈpreʃ.ən/
UK /kəmˈpreʃ.ən/

Noun

1.

the action of compressing or being compressed

Example:
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The doctor applied compression to the wound to stop the bleeding.
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The engine uses high compression to increase efficiency.
2.

the reduction in size of data in order to save space or transmit it more quickly

Example:
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File compression is essential for sending large attachments via email.
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The video uses advanced compression algorithms to maintain quality at a smaller file size.