Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

COMPRESSING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Compressing.

Compressing - as a noun

Applying pressure

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compression17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
press7pressing11pressure10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Compressing - as a verb

To make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume.

Example: "The force required to compress a spring varies linearly with the displacement."

To be pressed together or folded by compression into a more economic, easier format.

Example: "Our new model compresses easily, ideal for storage and travel"

To condense into a more economic, easier format.

Example: "This chart compresses the entire audit report into a few lines on a single diagram."

To abridge.

Example: "If you try to compress the entire book into a three-sentence summary, you will lose a lot of information."

To make digital information smaller by encoding it using fewer bits.

To embrace sexually.

Example Sentences

"I am compressing the files to make them easier to send via email."
"She spent hours compressing the video to reduce its file size."
"He is compressing the data to fit more information on the hard drive."
"By compressing the document, we can reduce its download time."
"The engineer is compressing the air in the system to increase efficiency."
View more

Word Game Points

Is COMPRESSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compressing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COMPRESSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is COMPRESSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compressing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COMPRESSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is COMPRESSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compressing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COMPRESSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen