World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesData compression
/ˈdeɪ.tə kəmˈprɛʃ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
The process of encoding information using fewer bits than the original representation.
"Data compression is essential for streaming high-definition video over the internet."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'data', originating from the Latin plural of 'datum' (meaning 'given' or 'something given'), and 'compression', derived from the Latin 'compressio', from 'comprimere' (to press together). It emerged in the mid-20th century with the rise of digital computing and information theory to describe the reduction of data volume for efficient storage and transmission.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Data compression"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Data compression" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
compression de données
Transliteration: compression de données
"La compression de données permet de libérer de l'espace sur le disque dur."
Datenkompression
Transliteration: Datenkompression
"Gute Datenkompression verkürzt die Download-Zeit erheblich."
compressione dei dati
Transliteration: compressione dei dati
"La compressione dei dati riduce la dimensione dei file."
compresión de datos
Transliteration: compresión de datos
"La compresión de datos es muy útil para enviar archivos grandes por correo."
compressão de dados
Transliteration: compressão de dados
"A compressão de dados acelera a transmissão de arquivos na rede."
डेटा संपीड़न
Transliteration: data sampidan
"डेटा संपीड़न से स्टोरेज की बचत होती है।"
数据压缩
Transliteration: shùjù yāsuō
"数据压缩可以减少文件传输所需的时间。"
데이터 압축
Transliteration: deiteo apchuk
"데이터 압축 기술은 대용량 파일 전송에 필수적입니다."
データ圧縮
Transliteration: dēta asshuku
"データ圧縮によりファイルサイズが小さくなります。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsTo question someone thoroughly about a completed mission, project, or undertaking.
A document or electronic record issued by a carrier or shipping company confirming that goods have been received and dispatched for transport to a specified destination.
Apt to shoot without sufficient provocation or before fully assessing a situation.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Data compression"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.