compression

BrE /kəmˈpɹɛʃən/ AmE /kəmˈprɛʃən/

noun en → es

1 PRESSURE [uncountable] B2

the act of pressing something together or forcing it into a smaller space

compresión, compresión de datos

  • compression of sth

Collocations data compression · air compression

  • The data is compressed to save space.

    Los datos se comprimen para ahorrar espacio.

2 MEDICINE [uncountable] C1

a method of treating injuries by pressing firmly on the area around a wound to stop bleeding

presión, compresión tópica

  • compression for sth

Collocations first aid compression · emergency compression

  • Apply compression to the wound.

    Aplica compresión al vendaje.

3 SCIENCE [uncountable] C1

the process of reducing the volume or density of a substance by applying pressure

compresión, reducción de volumen

  • compression of sth

Collocations gas compression · liquid compression

  • The gas undergoes compression.

    El gas sufre compresión.

1 TECHNOLOGY [uncountable] B2

a technique used in computer science to reduce the size of files or data for storage or transmission

compresión de datos, reducción del tamaño de archivos

  • data compression

Collocations file compression · image compression

  • The software uses advanced data compression techniques.

    El software utiliza técnicas avanzadas de compresión de datos.

2 TECHNOLOGY [uncountable] C1

a process in which digital information is compressed to reduce file size and improve transmission speed

compresión, reducción del tamaño de archivos

  • compression of sth

Collocations network compression · internet compression

  • The network uses compression to speed up data transmission.

    La red utiliza compresión para acelerar la transmisión de datos.

1 ART [uncountable] C2

a technique in sculpture or modeling where clay is pressed together to form a solid shape

compresión, modelado

  • compression of sth

Collocations clay compression · sculpture compression

  • The artist uses clay compression to create a solid form.

    El artista utiliza compresión de arcilla para crear una forma sólida.

2 ART [uncountable] C2

a method in painting where layers of paint are applied and compressed to create texture or depth

compresión, aplicación de capas de pintura

  • compression of sth

Collocations painting compression · texture compression

  • The painting technique involves multiple layers of compressed paint.

    La técnica de pintura implica múltiples capas de pintura comprimida.

1 MUSIC [uncountable] C2

a method in sound engineering where the dynamic range of an audio signal is reduced to control loudness variations

compresión, reducción del rango dinámico

  • compression of sth

Collocations audio compression · sound compression

  • The audio engineer applies compression to even out the volume.

    El ingeniero de sonido aplica compresión para nivelar el volumen.