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compression
[kuhm-presh-uhn]
noun
the act of compressing.
When performing CPR, give 30 chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
the state of being compressed, or the effect, result, or consequence of being compressed.
Compression of the nerves can lead to tingling and numbness farther down the arm.
(in internal-combustion engines) the reduction in volume and increase of pressure of the air or combustible mixture in the cylinder prior to ignition, produced by the motion of the piston toward the cylinder head after intake.
Also called data compression.Computers.reduction of the storage space required for data by changing its format.
adjective
Computers.relating to the process of reducing the storage space required for data by changing its format.
Experiments show that this approach can effectively improve the compression ratio of existing codes.
being or relating to a type of medical garment that provides pressure and support, reduces swelling, promotes circulation, holds tissue in place, etc..
Ask your doctor if compression stockings would help the swelling in your legs.
After surgery, it may be necessary to wear a compression garment.
Compression sleeves are an important part of lymphedema management.
compression
/ əˈɛʃə /
noun
Also called: compressure.the act of compressing or the condition of being compressed
an increase in pressure of the charge in an engine or compressor obtained by reducing its volume
compression
A force that tends to shorten or squeeze something, decreasing its volume.
The degree to which a substance has decreased in size (in volume, length, or some other dimension) after being or while being subject to stress.
See also strain
The re-encoding of data (usually the binary data used by computers) into a form that uses fewer bits of information than the original data. Compression is often used to speed the transmission of data such as text or visual images, or to minimize the memory resources needed to store such data.
compression
See data compression.
Other Word Forms
- compressional adjective
- noncompression noun
- overcompression noun
- precompression noun
- supercompression noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of compression1
Example Sentences
Great songwriting is about compression, and the element of subtraction distills what Bono clearly considers to be the most important elements of his life into 90 minutes.
In contrast, standard vapour compression systems contain pumps, condensers and expanders for refrigerant, which all generate much of the noise.
Julia asks Anjalee for her worst memory and she describes how her father tried to save her mother's life by performing chest compressions in their home until the paramedics arrived.
The defender collapsed on the field and medical staff appeared to do chest compressions on her during a 2-0 win over Utah.
Additional body-worn camera video reviewed by The Times depicts emergency personnel cutting Valdez’s clothing away as he lay in the driveway and performing chest compressions in an attempt to revive him before declaring him dead.
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