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compressed

Pronunciation: [kəmˈprɛst]

Word

Learn how to use compressed in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce compressed

Pronunciation: [kəmˈprɛst]

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