COMPRESS

/kəmˈpɹɛs/ ► audio Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 17

Definition

  1. noun a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever).
  2. verb make more compact by or as if by pressing. — synonyms: compact, pack_together
  3. verb squeeze or press together. — synonyms: constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press

Examples

  • “The force required to compress a spring varies linearly with the displacement.”
  • “Our new model compresses easily, ideal for storage and travel”
  • “This chart compresses the entire audit report into a few lines on a single diagram.”

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