compress

Meanings

• Verb

  To press or force something into a smaller volume or denser state.

  - "Compress the air in the tire to the recommended pressure."
  - "Compress the data to reduce its size for easier transmission."

• Noun

  A device used to compress something.

  - "Use a compress to apply pressure to the wound."
  - "The mechanic used a compress to inflate the tire."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəmˈpɹɛs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

decontract , expand , expand , lengthen , uncompress

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Synonyms

contract , abridge , condense , shorten , truncate , compact , condense , pack , press , squash , squeeze

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with compress
compresses , impresses , depresses , expresses

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Variants

List of all variants of compress that leads to same result
compress , compressed , compresses , compressing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'comprimere' meaning 'to squeeze together'.

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Trivia

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1. The human body has a natural ability to compress food in the stomach to aid in digestion.

2. Compressing data can lead to data loss if not done correctly.

3. Compressing air is used in pneumatic tools and systems.

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Related Concepts

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1. Data Compression: The process of reducing the size of digital data without losing important information.

2. Mechanical Compression: The process of reducing the size or volume of a material or substance by applying pressure.

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Culture

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In literature, compress is often used metaphorically to describe the process of condensing or concentrating ideas, emotions, or experiences.

How to Memorize "compress"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a hand pressing something down to make it smaller.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'compress' with the idea of making something smaller or denser.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Compress = Condense = Make smaller' to remember the meaning of the word.

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