compression

B2
Pronunciation
/kɒm.pɹɛʃ.ən/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

The cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed.

3 Definition

The process by which data is compressed.

4 Definition

The electronic process by which any sound's gain is automatically controlled.

5 Definition

The deviation of a heavenly body from a spherical form.