compression in Dutch

compression in Dutch is compressie, comprimering — compression means the act of pressing something together, or the state of being pressed together.

compression in Dutch

compressie

noun

An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.

comprimering

noun

An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.

compressie

noun

comprimering

noun

(computing) The process by which data is compressed.

compressie

noun

(computing) The process by which data is compressed.

What does "compression" mean?

noun The act of pressing something together, or the state of being pressed together.
"The bandage applies gentle compression to reduce swelling."
noun (mechanics) The stage in an engine's cycle where the fuel-air mixture is squeezed before ignition.
"A loss of compression can cause an engine to run poorly."
noun (computing) The process of reducing the size of a digital file.
"Image compression allows web pages to load faster."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

compression in a sentence

The bandage applies gentle compression to reduce swelling.
A loss of compression can cause an engine to run poorly.
Image compression allows web pages to load faster.

Similar words in Dutch

condensation

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "compression" in Dutch?

"compression" in Dutch is compressie, comprimering. compression means: The act of pressing something together, or the state of being pressed together.

How do you use "compression" in a sentence?

Example: "The bandage applies gentle compression to reduce swelling." In Dutch, "compression" is compressie, comprimering.

Are there other ways to say "compression" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "compression": compressie, comprimering.

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