Meaning of the word compression in English

What does compression mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

compression

US /kəmˈpreʃ.ən/
UK /kəmˈpreʃ.ən/

Noun

1.

the action of compressing or being compressed

Example:
The doctor applied compression to the wound to stop the bleeding.
The engine uses high compression to increase efficiency.
2.

the reduction in size of data in order to save space or transmit it more quickly

Example:
File compression is essential for sending large attachments via email.
The video uses advanced compression algorithms to maintain quality at a smaller file size.