Definition of Compression. Meaning of Compression. Synonyms of Compression

- Look up compression or compressor in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Compression may refer to: Compression (physics), size reduction due to forces Compression...
- In information theory, data compression, source coding, or bit-rate reduction is the process of encoding information using fewer bits than the original...
- Lossless compression is a class of data compression that allows the original data to be perfectly reconstructed from the compressed data with no loss of...
- In information technology, lossy compression or irreversible compression is the class of data compression methods that uses inexact approximations and...
- The compression ratio is the ratio between the maximum and minimum volume during the compression stage of the power cycle in a piston or ****el engine...
- A compression artifact (or artefact) is a noticeable distortion of media (including images, audio, and video) caused by the application of lossy compression...
- A compression ****ing is a ****ing used in plumbing and electrical conduit systems to join two tubes or thin-walled pipes together. In instances where...
- Dynamic range compression (DRC) or simply compression is an audio signal processing operation that reduces the volume of loud sounds or amplifies quiet...
- In mechanics, compression is the application of balanced inward ("pushing") forces to different points on a material or structure, that is, forces with...
- Compression garments are pieces of clothing that fit tightly around the skin. In medical contexts, compression garments provide support for people who...