v.
/
kəmˈprɛs/
- flatten by pressure; squeeze into less space.
▸squeeze or press (two things) together.
▸
[as adj. compressed]
chiefly Biology having a narrow shape as if flattened, especially sideways.
- reduce the dynamic range of (a sound signal).
- Computing alter the form of (data) to reduce the amount of storage necessary.
n.
/
ˈkɒmprɛs/
a pad of absorbent material pressed on to part of the body to relieve inflammation or stop bleeding.
Derivative
- compressibility
/-ˈbɪlɪti/
n. - compressible
/kəmˈprɛsɪb(ə)l/
adj. - compressive
/kəmˈprɛsɪv/
adj.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. compresser or late L. compressare, frequentative of L. compress-, comprimere.
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