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/
"compressed" picture

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.
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