Meaning of the word compressed in English
What does compressed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
compressed
US /kəmˈprɛst/
UK /kəmˈprɛst/
Adjective
1.
flattened by pressure; squeezed or pressed together
Example:
•
The garbage was compressed into a small cube.
•
The air in the tank is highly compressed.
2.
(of a file or data) reduced in size to take up less storage space
Example:
•
The large video file was compressed for easier sharing.
•
Make sure the images are compressed before uploading them to the website.
Related Word: