COMPRESSION
Scrabble letter values: C3O1M3P3R1E1S1S1I1O1N1 = 17
Definition
- noun an increase in the density of something. — synonyms: compaction, concretion, densification
- noun the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together. — synonyms: condensation, contraction
- noun encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required.
- noun applying pressure. — synonyms: compressing
Examples
- “the contraction of a gas on cooling”