compressed
Pronunciation: [kəmˈprɛst]
Word
Context: "physical state"
(adjective) when something is made smaller in size or volume by applying pressure. Think about how a sponge gets smaller when you squeeze it.
Example
The compressed air can fill a balloon easily.
Example
The item was not compressed, so it took up a lot of space in the box.
Example
Is the sponge still compressed after I've released it?
Context: "action"
(verb) to make something smaller or more compact by pressing it. It's like when you push down on a pile of clothes to fit them in a suitcase.
Example
She compressed the clothes to save space in her suitcase for the trip.
Example
He didn’t compress the data, so it took forever to upload.
Example
Did you remember to compress the files before sending them?
Context: "time or information"
(verb) to reduce the length or size of something, especially in terms of time or information. Like when you summarize a story to make it shorter and easier to understand.
Example
They compressed the presentation to fit it into a shorter time slot.
Example
I couldn't compress the meeting agenda enough to cover all topics.
Example
Can you compress your explanation to just a few sentences?
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