compressing

Definitions

The act of applying pressure to reduce the volume or size of something.

The process of encoding data to reduce its file size for storage or transmission.

The act of flattening or squeezing something into a smaller space.

Examples

The software is compressing the large video file to make it easier to upload.

By compressing the spring, he stored enough potential energy to launch the toy car across the room.

Synonyms

condensing compacting squeezing crushing constricting contracting packing

Antonyms

expanding stretching dilating enlarging spreading loosening distending