compression
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Synonyms for compression
squeezing
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Synonyms for compression
a compressing of something
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Synonyms for compression
an increase in the density of something
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the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
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encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required
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Antonyms
applying pressure
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