Simple meaning
What does Compression mean?
Compression means being squeezed smaller.
Dictionary definition
the act of pressing something into a smaller space.
Example sentences
Compression in a sentence
easy
Our science class learned the meaning of compression.
medium
The worksheet used compression in a sentence about motion and energy.
hard
In a reading passage, compression helped explain how physical systems behave.
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stillnessHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
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Compression word family
Base word
compression
noun
compression
Base form.
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What does compression mean?
COMPRESSION means compression means being squeezed smaller.
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