compression - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for compression ?

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Noun

applying pressure

Synonyms

• compressing
• compression

More generic

• press
• pressing
• pressure

Opposite / Antonyms

• decompression

More specific

• compaction
• condensation
• condensing
• constriction
• crunch
• crush
• squeeze
• squeezing

Noun

encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required

Synonyms

• compression

More generic

• encoding
• encryption

Opposite / Antonyms

• decompression

More specific

• MPEG
• image compression

Noun

the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

Synonyms

• compression
• condensation
• contraction

More generic

• shrinkage
• shrinking

More specific

• coarctation
• constriction

Noun

an increase in the density of something

Synonyms

• compaction
• compression
• concretion
• densification

More generic

• concentration

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