Compressed

/kəmˈprɛst/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To reduce in size, amount, or volume by applying pressure or force.

The data was compressed to save storage space on the hard drive.

To force tight together to occupy less space.

She compressed the clothes into the suitcase to make room for other items.

adjective

Reduced in size or volume; condensed.

The compressed gas is stored in a metal cylinder.

Containing information in a compact format.

He sent me a compressed file that contained all the project documents.

From Middle French 'comprimer', from Latin 'comprimere'

compressed schedule

A tightly packed timetable with little free time.

compressed folder

A digital archive that reduces the file size.

compressed gas

Gas stored at high pressure for industrial use.

compression

The act of reducing size or volume, typically by applying pressure.

compressor

A machine or device that reduces the volume of gases.

To make something more intense or exciting.

That movie was so compressed, it packed a punch in just two hours!

To cut down on unnecessary details.

Let's compress this report to just the key points.