COMPRESSION

/kɒm.pɹɛʃ.ən/ Scrabble 17 Words With Friends 21

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