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compressed

adj.
US //kəmˈpɹɛst// UK //kəmpɹˈɛst// com·pressed
  1. 1 squeezed together (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    pressed tightly together so that it takes up less space.

    reduced in volume or size by the application of external pressure.

    Example

    The machine produces blocks of compressed rubbish that are easier to transport.

    Example

    The geological layers consisted of compressed sediment that had hardened over millions of years into solid rock.
  2. 2 digital files (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Technical Computing

    a computer file that has been made smaller so it is easier to send or store.

    subjected to data compression algorithms to reduce file size for storage or transmission efficiency.

    Example

    You need to unzip the compressed folder before you can see the photos.

    Example

    Sending the high-resolution images as a compressed archive ensured the email did not exceed the recipient's attachment limit.

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