compression
nounattested in dialogue
- Canada//kəmˈpɹɛʃ.ən//
- Australia//kəmˈpɹeʃ.ən//
An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.
noun
- 1
An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.
- 2
The cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed.
- 3
The process by which data is compressed.
- 4
The electronic process by which any sound's gain is automatically controlled.
- 5
The deviation of a heavenly body from a spherical form.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French compression, from Latin compressiō, equivalent to compress + -ion.
Forms
- plural
- compressions
comprehend · To understand or grasp fully and thoroughly; to plumb.comprehensive · Broadly or completely covering; including a large proportion…compressed · Pressed tightly together.
compression · An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.
compromise · The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent…Compromise · A township in Champaign County, Illinois, United States.compromised · That has been exposed to danger, risk, or discredit.