compressed
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
pressed tightly together so that it takes up less space.
reduced in volume or size by the application of external pressure.
Simple“The machine produces blocks of compressed rubbish that are easier to transport.”
In context“The geological layers consisted of compressed sediment that had hardened over millions of years into solid rock.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“You need to unzip the compressed folder before you can see the photos.”
In context“Sending the high-resolution images as a compressed archive ensured the email did not exceed the recipient's attachment limit.”
“While seekers I interview describe a psilocybin journey as “seven years of therapy compressed into seven hours of mirrors screaming at you,” huachuma is a different kind of encounter.”
“In this process, fine WC and Co powders are compressed under high pressure and heated in sintering machines.”