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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

compression

/kəmˈprɛʃən/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does compression mean?

noun, verb

The process or action of compressing something, or the state of being compressed. The act of reducing something to a smaller size or amount.

Example

"The software used compression algorithms to reduce the file size."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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