Dictionary Entry
compress
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Meaning
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To reduce the size or volume of something by applying pressure or by removing parts.
Example Sentence
Please compress these large image files so they take up less space on your hard drive.
Usage Note
Used to describe making something smaller in size or volume, often by applying force or removing excess material, like files on a computer or air in a spring.