Definition of compressing Compressing

/kʌmpɹɛˈsɪŋ/ - [kumpresing] -

We found 4 definitions of compressing from 4 different sources.

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What does compressing mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

compressing - applying pressure
  compression
  decompressing, decompression relieving pressure (especially bringing a compressed person gradually back to atmospheric pressure)
  pressing, pressure, press a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press
  squeezing, squeeze the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space; "getting through that small opening was a tight squeeze"
  condensing, condensation the act of increasing the density of something
  compaction, crunch, crush an increase in the density of something
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • compressing (Verb)
    Present participle of compress.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • compressing (p. pr & vb. n.)
    of Compress

Part of speech

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  • compressing, verb, gerund of compress (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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