Definitions

1. noun

the process or state of reducing the size or volume of something, especially by forcing air or liquid out of it

“The compression of the air in the scuba tank made it heavier than expected.”

2. noun

a reduction in the volume or size of something, especially as a result of pressure or force

“The compression of the spring caused it to snap back into shape.”

3. noun

the act or process of compressing data or files to make them smaller and more efficient

“The software used data compression to reduce the file size and speed up the download.”

4. noun

a state of being squeezed or pressed closely together

“The compression of the crowd made it difficult to move through the hallway.”

5. verb

to press or squeeze something closely together, often in order to reduce its size or volume

“The engineer compressed the air in the tank to prepare it for launch.”

6. verb

to reduce the size or volume of something, especially by forcing air or liquid out of it

“The compressor compressed the air to a high pressure.”

7. adjective

relating to the process or state of compressing something

“The compression system was designed to work efficiently in extreme temperatures.”